About The Role
Why join us
We believe in putting our people first – we work hard every day to make sure everyone can achieve a healthy and enjoyable work-life-balance. That is why we have a very flexible hours system.
We are seen as being customer focused, approachable and business-like. We are honest and open and are renowned for providing high quality cost-effective service.
About the role
Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? As a Community Safety Officer, you will be supporting the South and Vale Community Safety Partnership (CSP) to help deliver initiatives that keep our communities safe. Using your problem-solving skills, initiative, and collaborative approach, you will work with partners to identify and address local challenges, develop effective solutions, and make a positive impact for residents.
Essential criteria for the role
- Educated to A level or equivalent standard
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience of project management and chairing meetings
- Good report writing and IT skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and email
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Proven team working skills, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Please note in this role you will be required to live within a reasonable commuting distance to the districts. (Although the councils are offering hybrid working arrangements, due to the nature of this role living within a reasonable commuting distance of the districts is an essential requirement). Including requirement for a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Key responsibilities for the role
- Lead on anti-social behaviour (ASB) case management.
- Lead on community safety projects that support the CSP’s priorities (e.g. rural crime, exploitation and serious violence, violence against women and girls).
- Co-ordinate CSP subgroups (including producing papers, minute taking, chairing meetings and monitoring delivery of actions).
- Investigate and respond to time critical safeguarding concerns through partnership working to ensure residents are kept safe.
- Provide advice to council teams and partner agencies on wider community safety matters, such as crime prevention, serious violence and modern slavery.
- Attend external partnership meetings to represent the community safety team to share best practice and maximise joint working.
A full list of the duties this role provides, as well as the benefits we offer, can be found within the job description.
Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and are unable to support visa applications. To be considered for this role, you must already have the legal right to work in the UK. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please refer to the UK Government’s guidance before applying.
Thank you for taking the time to read our advert, we look forward to receiving your application.
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