INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF
NLC7 £29, - £31, (Pro Rata)
Based within Restorative Justice, Bellshill, you will supervise and motivate groups of offenders, both male and female, who have been sentenced by the Courts to carry out unpaid work as an alternative to a custodial sentence. You will also assist in the organisation of group project placements, assess referrals for work and organise work routines. In addition, you will monitor and supervise the work of offender teams assessing their work performance and time keeping, ensuring compliance with the conditions of community service orders. You will maintain records and report difficulties or failures to comply with these conditions when required.
You will supervise environmental projects such as path clearance, fencing, tree planting, painting, gardening, cooking, IT and our newly refurbished workshop also has a bike workshop and home improvement facility.
You must have an SVQ3, HNC or apprenticeships in a relevant discipline or equivalent. You should also have sound D.I.Y or craft skills which can be applied in both interior and exterior projects and you must be capable of motivating and supervising individuals and work groups. A driving licence is also essential. Knowledge of the criminal justice systems and the challenges facing justice services, supervisory skills and the ability to speak polish are desirable.
You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role.
Work Pattern:
32 hours per week (over 4 days, including weekends) - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday - 08.30 to 16.30
plus, appropriate payment for non-core hour working
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