Casual Community Payback Supervisor

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1 Casual Community Payback Supervisor Job Purpose: Accountability: Hours: Salary: To supervise the work of persons sentenced by the Court to Unpaid Work requirements. To encourage and motivate them in the successful completion of their orders. Community Payback Unit Manager As required per hour enhanced for weekend working Key responsibilities: 1. To take responsibility for work groups throughout their duration and at no time to leave them unsupervised. 2. To ensure that those on unpaid work orders obtain a satisfactory standard of performance and to assist them in reaching that standard where necessary. 3. To comply with the requirements and guidance of the National Unpaid Manual in carrying out duties. 4. To complete accurate work returns. 5. To pass on to appropriate Community Payback Team members details as to the conduct, quality of work and time-keeping of workers, together with any absences, problems encountered or other relevant information. 6. To attend court and give evidence as required. 7. To deliver pre placement work sessions (where required), including general Health and Safety information. 8. To deliver to offenders on site toolbox health safety instruction on the use of specific tools and equipment and to record which offenders have received it. JD Casual CP Supervisor June15 1

2 9. To liaise with Community Payback Team as to material and tool requirements. 10. To maintain equipment and take care of all Service tools and equipment, ensure they are returned in a clean condition and report any breakages or losses in line with Health and Safety expectations. 11. To maintain the minibuses in line with Health and Safety requirements. 12. To ensure the security of premises where possible, and that beneficiaries have taken precautions against theft or damage. 13. To challenge and report the use of drugs and alcohol consumed during or prior to the hours of supervision, in line with responsibilities under Health and Safety legislation. 14. To deal constructively with difficulties/crisis to avoid disruption to work session and to refer to manager/others appropriately. 15. Where required to transport workers and tools to and from work site. 16. At all times to endeavour to maintain the credibility and good reputation of the Community Payback Scheme and to ensure that wherever possible work is made visible to communities within the principles of Community Payback. 17. To contribute to the assessment of workers risk of harm and offending behaviour by ensuring relevant information on offenders action / behaviour is passed to the Offender Manager. 18. To be acquainted with the risk that offenders pose by reading the risk to supervisor sheets that are prepared on all offenders. 19. To maintain records at a sufficient standard to meet legal requirements. 20. Where required attend unit and service meetings and attend and participate in performance management and supervision sessions. Participate in activities to develop and improve own practice and that of others. 21. To undertake such other duties commensurate with salary and grading of the post as may from time to time be required. 22. To undertake duties either in the field or at an office location other than the base location. JD Casual CP Supervisor June15 2

3 Casual Community Payback Supervisor Competencies and Occupational Standards Numbers refer to ECP Staff Competencies, italic numbers to CJNTO Occupational Standards 5 (4) Recognise boundaries of own role and that of others F306 Contribute to the development and effectiveness of work teams 10 Teach problem solving skills in a work setting F315 Facilitate learning through demonstration and instruction 11 Act as a pro social role model F102 promote peoples equality, diversity and rights 13 (12) Engage and communicate with offenders and use rewards and sanctions, and act legitimately D306 reinforce positive behavioural goals during relationships with individuals F102 as in 11 above 18 Identify and carry out remedial action to meet standards and follow through A212 or As13 as in 20 below 20 (16) Contribute to liaison with placement providers A212 maintain activities to meet requirements F403 develop and sustain effective working relationships with staff in other agencies 22 (19) Estimate, obtain and manage resources required from the work A211 Support the efficient use of resources 24 (21) Manage group dynamics D303 as in 23 above 25 (22) Plan and manage tasks A212 as in 23 above D306 as in 13 above 26 (23) Assess and manage risks at work 27 (24) Assess and record progress of project and offenders D201 as in 6 above 28 (25) Recognise and respond to offender needs D101 as in 6 above E408 Support individual experiencing difficulties JD Casual CP Supervisor June15 3

4 Person Specification Casual Community Payback Supervisor PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Desirable Qualifications Qualifications High level of numeracy and literacy (preferably GCSE standard or above) NVQ Level 3 Criminal Justice or other relevant Current First Aid Certificate Mobility Experience of driving minibus s and towing trailers Knowledge Knowledge Knowledge of Probation Services Aims Knowledge of Criminal Justice System Commitment to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices Evidence of working in a nondiscriminatory way Knowledge of team working and leading groups / teams Knowledge of working with offenders and issues in relation to risk of harm and offending behaviour Skills Practical DIY skills Effective team member Able to organise own workload Relate well to others Work at highly responsible level Present self in public settings Keep accurate records Good written communications / presentation Work in non-discriminatory way Specialist experience / knowledge in an area of practical DIY work Ability to motivate individuals in a team / group JD Casual CP Supervisor June15 4

5 Essential Desirable Experience Experience Relevant experience of structured individual or group work Ability to deliver material in accordance with a manual or written instructions Previous experience in assessing and implementing health & safety requirements Working with offenders Working in caring / controlling / helping capacity Working in the Criminal Justice field (paid or voluntary) To be aware of safe working practices Qualities Qualities Maturity and resilience Commitment to working with offenders Reliability and integrity Willing to learn Enthusiasm People skills Commitment and motivation to deliver unpaid work in accordance with UPW Manual. Ability to positively represent the Service to beneficiaries of UPW and offenders. JD Casual CP Supervisor June15 5