A NUMBER of Community Payback supervisor roles are available in the area as part of local probation teams.
With no prior experience necessary, residents are being encouraged to consider putting themselves forward for the roles that gives back to the community.
Previously known as community service, offenders on Community Payback work do jobs in the community as an alternative to a prison sentence. To support this, the available roles supervise those offenders who have been told to do Community Payback hours.
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This might include leading a group looking at ground maintenance and litter picking across a range of public spaces.
In addition to ensuring that criminals pay for their crimes, community payment provides a dual benefit for both the offender and the community, enabling offenders to make positive changes to get their lives back on track, whilst making improvements to our local communities.
The advertised roles include supervisors, who work hands-on to oversee Community Payback projects on the ground.
With full training provided upon appointment, no previous experience is necessary, however a full UK manual driving licence is required. Strong people skills, emotional resilience and the ability to get things organised are also critical.
The regional head of unpaid work in South Central, Matthew Simpson, said: "Community Payback roles are for anyone seeking a fulfilling career.
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"In working with a diverse range of individuals, you will have the unique opportunity to make a positive impact on offenders’ lives. It’s also an opportunity to be out and about in your community, which is a real draw for people who aren’t keen on sitting behind a desk.
“Alongside job security and progression opportunities this rewarding career path will contribute to personal growth, whilst helping to also make your community a better place.”
Community Payback supervisor from Basingstoke, Allan Jones (pictured), said: “Of course, it can be challenging working with people with differing needs and personalities, who we must keep motivated to ensure the work is completed.
"But knowing that the work makes a real difference, both to the people on probation as well as the local area, is everything.
“You're not tied to a desk, you're often out in the fresh air every day and you get to see the fruits of your labour on each job undertaken.
"For example, we can turn up to a site that has been left overgrown for years, which looks transformed after we’ve finished. It’s a job is like no other, with such high satisfaction. What's not to like?”
More information can be found at prisonandprobationjobs or by searching 'Probation Service Jobs'.
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