Community Payback Co-Ordinator
REQ00597
Employer - Trafford Council
Location address - Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, M32 0TH
Salary - GBP 23,866 - GBP 25,463
Salary Grade - Band 5
Working pattern - Full Time
Working hours - 36.25 hpw over a 7 day period (including weekends)
Contract type - 12 Months Fixed Term
Closing date - 20th May 2018
Trafford Council has a new and exciting opportunity for a Community Payback Co-ordinator to join our Community Safety Team, working across its 4 localities.
We are looking for a self-motivated and reliable individual with a strong background in the either community or criminal justice settings. You will provide supervision for individuals and groups of adult offenders carrying out Court imposed sentences within the community.
We require a well organised individual with good communication skills, who is calm under pressure and can easily build a rapport with people within the community. You will oversee projects to improve local areas, helping offenders learn practical skills in DIY, decorating, basic woodwork, gardening and conservation work. You will also source potential projects, liaising with partners and community leaders.
You will deliver the highest level of safeguarding, risk management, health and safety practices, and ensure the safe working practices and welfare of individuals under your supervision. You will be familiar with dynamic risk assessments and have a working knowledge of using tools and equipment associated with manual outdoor activities.
You will be required to hold a clean and current car driving license and be expected to drive a 7 seater car/van. Travel to work sites and local offices across the borough will be required with elements of lone working. You should be flexible towards working hours, as this position requires weekend work.
For more information please contact Kerry Purnell, Head of Service, Partnership and Communities by emailing kerry.purnell@trafford.gov.uk
To access the job description/person specifications please click here:-
www.trafford.gov.uk/residents/jobs/job-descriptions/JDPS-Community-Payback-Supervisor-new-version.pdf
For information about working at Trafford Council please click here:-
www.trafford.gov.uk/residents/jobs/job-descriptions/Information-for-applicants-Trafford-Council.pdf