Community Payback Supervisor - MID06495

Please note that the first round of interviews will take place with the management team from the Midlothian Justice Unpaid Work Team. Candidates whose application is taken forward, will then be invited to a second round of interviews led by current and former service users.

Essential Criteria:

• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System in Scotland and an understanding into the issues that contribute to offending.

• It is essential that the jobholder has one or more qualification at SCQF Level 7.

• Knowledge and competence in using computer systems.

• Previous experience of working in a Health and Social Care environment.

• Experience of delivering and assessing learning and employability programmes.

• Experience of assessing the needs of learners and developing a personal action plan to support learning.

• Knowledge and experience of working in groups and the ability to apply knowledge to practice.

• Knowledge and experience of applying Health and Safety Legislation and guidance.

• Have experience in working with challenging client groups and have the ability to maintain a positive working relationship with clients with complex needs balancing their needs and that of the control explicit in managing a Court Order.

• Values that are consistent with the Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice
for social service workers.

Desirable

• Knowledge and competence in leading projects, skill transference and coordination is desirable but a willingness to learn these skills is essential.

• HNC / HND in Health and Social Care.

• ISOH Managing Safely.

In Post Competency

When in post the jobholder will be expected to undertake within a reasonable timescale:

• Health and Safety training including risk assessment and ISOH managing safely.

• SVQ 2 and/or 3 in Health and Social Care.

• Training for Trainers and Employment and Learning Assessment qualifications.