St Paul’s Community Development Trust
Job Description
Job Title:
Community Punishment Co-ordinator & Supervisor
Salary Scale:
Grade 4 Level 1
Job Purpose:
To work within the framework of Enhanced Community Punishment to
provide a demanding work programme for offenders whom the Courts
have sentenced to Community Punishment and have been placed at St.
Paul’s. To contribute to the management, running and development of
Balsall Heath City Farm.
Department:
Central & Community Services
Hours of work:
35 hours per week Sunday - Thursday 8.45am – 4.15pm
Bank holiday working will be required.
Duties and responsibilities:
1.
In conjunction with the Probation Service to assess the suitability of the offender for
appropriate work and provide progress and completion reports. To contribute to the
monitoring and evaluation of the project.
2.
To complete accurate work returns and workers record cards. Pass to the Probation
Service relevant information including details as to the conduct, quality of work and time
keeping of workers, together with any absences and problems encountered but to
otherwise treat all information obtained concerning workers with confidentiality.
3.
To identify and set up appropriate tasks for workers at St. Paul’s and in the community.
To ensure that these tasks are supervised properly and completed satisfactorily. To
demonstrate practical skills such as gardening, painting and decorating and basic DIY
maintenance.
4.
To be responsible for the direct supervision of Community Punishment workers and to
make sure that offenders are not left unsupervised.
5.
To be responsible for material and tool requirements. To take care of any equipment
and ensure that it is kept in clean and safe condition. To report breakages or losses to
the Deputy Estate Manager. To maintain an equipment inventory.
6.
To be aware of and comply with Health and Safety requirements, including undertaking
risk assessments and maintaining Safe Systems of Work records. To ensure that
sufficient and appropriate protective clothing is used where personal safety is
concerned.
7.
To ensure security of relevant premises and take precautions against theft or damage
and to ensure the health safety and welfare of staff and visitors.
8.
To ensure that no drugs/alcohol are consumed by Community Punishment workers
during the hours of supervision.
9.
To assist with the opening, closing, management and operation of the Farm. To assist
with the feeding, cleaning and welfare requirements of livestock and their houses as
necessary.
10. To be responsible for the management of the farm buildings, ensuring health, welfare
and safety of animals, staff and visitors.
11. To assist the Deputy Estate Manager in arranging cover for absences. To provide cover
for Saturday staff. To be on standby to provide emergency cover/callout for weekend
absence on a rota basis.
12. By arrangement with Dual Use Co-ordinator to facilitate the use of the Trust’s buildings
and sites by user groups, unlocking and locking as necessary.
13. To participate in the Trust’s performance management scheme.
14. To undertake personal professional development and training as appropriate.
15. To assist with organising and running community events in Balsall Heath as
appropriate.
16. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and responsibilities of the
post as agreed with your Line Manager.
17. To be familiar with and uphold the policies and procedures of the Trust especially those
relating to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and Child
Protection.
Supervision received:
Deputy Estate Manager
Supervision exercised:
Community Punishment workers.
Volunteers and trainees as appropriate.
Compiled by: Ian Edwards Date: April 2011
Authorised by: Ian Edwards (Head of Department)
St Paul’s Community Development Trust
Person Specification
Job Title Community Punishment Co-ordinator & Supervisor
Method Of Assessment (MOA)
CRITERIA
Experience &
Knowledge
A = Application form
I = Interview
ESSENTIAL
At least 2 years experience of Supervising staff,
volunteers or other groups
Experience of working with a diverse range of
people
Skills &
Abilities
Qualifications
& Training
T = Test or Exercise
MOA
AI
DESIRABLE
Experience of working within the voluntary sector
MOA
A
Experience of working in a multicultural environment
A
Experience of working with offenders on Community
Punishment Orders
A
Experience of training others on the job
Skills in a specialist area of work e.g.
painting/decorating, gardening, DIY maintenance
A
A
AI
Good written & verbal communication skills
AI
Understanding of Equal Opportunities
AI
Ability to manage Health & Safety
AI
Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems
AI
Good organisational and admin skills including
record keeping
AI
Understanding of confidentiality issues
AI
Ability to demonstrate practical skills
AI
Willingness to undertake further training
AI
Manual Handling Certificate
A
Good general standard of education
A
Health & Safety training
A
First Aid certificate
A