Community Payback Supervisor: Lead Tasks & Weekend Shifts

Company: Ministry of Justice
Apply for the Community Payback Supervisor: Lead Tasks & Weekend Shifts
Location: Doncaster
Job Description:

Key Details

Application requires a full UK Manual Driving Licence. The role involves frequent weekends, evenings, and includes paid weekend shifts at +50% rate.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise groups of offenders on community payback placements, ensuring tasks are completed safely and effectively.
  • Transport offenders and equipment using service vehicles (driver licence required).
  • Plan, conduct and monitor a range of manual tasks such as clearing overgrowth, restoring community facilities, planting trees, laying flowerbeds, litter picking and graffiti removal.
  • Maintain safety, wellbeing, and professional standards throughout the workday.
  • Provide guidance and support to offenders, demonstrating good practice.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Full UK Manual Driving Licence.
  • Good communication, empathy, and leadership skills.
  • Experience supervising or managing teams is advantageous.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and occasional evenings.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary starting at £26,475 (band 4).
  • Annual Leave: 25 days (30 days after 5 years) + public holidays.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme – LGPS (through Greater Manchester Pension Fund).
  • Annual sight tests, paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave, and family‑friendly policies.
  • Access to training, development, and employee networks.

Eligibility

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK. This role is not sponsored for a new Skilled Worker visa (post‑22 July 2025).

Equality and Diversity

We recruit on merit and apply the Civil Service Commission’s equalities principles. All applicants will receive a fair and open process.

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Posted: May 27th, 2026