Community Payback Supervisor – Southampton – 2576B
Job Title: Community Payback SupervisorContract: Temporary – 6 months (with possibility of extension) | Full-time, 37 hours per weekLocation: Southampton (SO14 2ET)Driving Requirement: Full UK manual driving licence essential (automatic not accepted)Pay Rate: £16.39 PAYE or £21.59 Umbrella per hour
Make a Difference in Your Community – Join as a Community Payback SupervisorDo you enjoy practical, hands‑on work? Can you lead and motivate a team while working outdoors? Red Snapper Recruitment is recruiting Community Payback Supervisors on behalf of the Probation Service. In this role, you’ll supervise individuals completing Community Payback helping improve local communities through projects such as maintenance, cleaning, and environmental work. This is a mobile, varied role where no two days are the same.
Who We’re Looking For
No probation experience required – full training is provided.
We welcome candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, including:
- Construction, trades, gardening, or maintenance
- Teaching, coaching, or youth work
- Police, armed forces, or security
- Charity, homelessness, or mental health support work
- Any role involving leadership or supervision
Key Qualities
- Lead and motivate a group
- Work outdoors in a practical environment
- Manage behaviour professionally and safely
- Use initiative and stay organised
What the Role Involves
- Reviewing project risk assessments and plans
- Collecting tools/equipment and loading a work van
- Picking up People on Probation from designated points
- Supervising them on community projects
- Ensuring safe working practices and positive engagement
- Returning individuals to drop‑off points
- Completing paperwork and unloading equipment
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise groups (up to around 10 individuals) completing unpaid work
- Deliver safety briefings and daily instructions
- Maintain discipline and encourage positive behaviour
- Conduct dynamic risk assessments
- Ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard
- Record attendance, incidents, and progress
Hours & Flexibility
- 4 days per week (condensed hours – approx. 9.25 hours per day)
- Weekend work required (both Saturday and Sunday each week)
Requirements
- Full clean UK manual driving licence (essential)
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
- Ability to supervise and engage groups confidently
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Basic IT skills for record‑keeping
- Willingness to travel across Hampshire if required
- Training provided (including Working Safely & Emergency First Aid)
Benefits
- Make a real impact in local communities
- Support rehabilitation and positive change
- Work in a hands‑on, active role
- Full training and development provided
- Varied, non‑office‑based work environment
Please note: This role is subject to Enhanced Security Clearance and pre‑employment checks.
Red Snapper Recruitment is part of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer.
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