Overview
Role: Community Payback Supervisor – Surrey (Guildford, Redhill & Staines)
Working hours: Standard full‑time 37 hours per week (typical 4 days of 9.25 hours). The schedule must include at least one weekend day and may involve evenings as operational delivery requires. Flexible start times from 07:00 to 16:45 and the possibility of weekend shifts are required.
Travel: A travel allowance will be provided at the relevant financial year rate. You will be expected to travel to other offices within the Region as required.
Responsibilities
- Supervise groups of offenders serving community sentences, ensuring all tasks are completed to the highest standard.
- Lead, support and motivate community payback participants on a range of manual tasks including: clearing overgrowth, restoring public spaces, planting trees, laying flowerbeds, litter picking and graffiti removal.
- Operate and, if necessary, drive service vehicles to transport people or equipment.
- Maintain effective communication with service users and colleagues, demonstrating good practice and providing guidance.
- Record and report on work site activities, progress and any incidents in line with organisational procedures.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence (automatic licence only will not be accepted).
- Right to work in the UK and comply with Civil Service immigration rules.
- Experience in supervision or leadership roles (preferred).
- Good communication skills and a supportive, empathetic approach to working with a diverse mix of individuals.
Benefits
- Annual leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years of service, plus public holidays.
- Pension: Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme administered by the Greater Manchester Pension Fund.
- Training and development opportunities within the Ministry of Justice.
- Flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts, and the potential to access government childcare support schemes.
- Paid parental leave (paternity, adoption and maternity).
- Free annual sight tests for computer screen users.
Salary
Starting salary: £28,064 (pro‑rata for part‑time roles). Annual pay progression available through the Competency-Based Framework.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the advertised deadline. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a full‑day assessment event on Wednesday 29th July at the Redhill Probation Office. Please note that interviews are only scheduled for this date and cannot be rescheduled.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Ministry of Justice is a disability confident employer and an equal opportunity provider. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply.
