Service Care Solutions is recruiting an experienced Unpaid Work Supervisor (Community Payback Supervisor) to join a busy probation team in Reading on an initial 6-month contract. This is a hands‑on operational role supervising offenders completing Unpaid Work requirements as part of their community sentence — helping deliver reparative work that benefits the local community while supporting rehabilitation.
The Role
Supervise groups of service users undertaking Unpaid Work placements safely and effectively
Deliver structured, purposeful work programmes in line with National Standards
Complete accurate attendance, behaviour, and progress records
Enforce breach procedures where non-compliance occurs
Promote a safe, disciplined, and rehabilitative working environment
Liaise with Probation Practitioners on individual case management
Details
Location: Reading
Contract Length: 6 months
Hours: 37 hours/week across 4 days (9.25 hours/day)
Working Pattern: Fully site-based — no flexible or remote working available
What We’re Looking For
Previous experience supervising Unpaid Work / Community Payback placements (essential)
Confident managing groups in outdoor/practical work settings
Strong understanding of risk management, safeguarding, and enforcement processes
Full UK driving licence (own vehicle often required for tool/equipment transport)
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one)
Why Apply?
Work directly within the Probation Service on a nationally recognised contract, playing a key role in community rehabilitation and public protection.
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