Anti-Social Behaviour Officer

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD in Cambridge seeks an Anti-Social Behaviour Officer to lead city-wide case management of ASB. The post involves coordinating investigations with police, housing providers and agencies, and progressing interventions including enforcement when appropriate.

You will interview the public, maintain detailed records, prepare robust case files and witness statements, and assist court proceedings. The position is a temporary role with PAYE rate £18.72 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience handling complex anti-social behaviour cases from report to resolution.
• Ability to liaise with Police, housing providers and other agencies.
• Experience presenting cases in court and preparing witness statements.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive ASB work across Cambridge and manage complex cases end-to-end.
• Coordinate investigations with Police, housing providers and agencies.
• Progress interventions and enforcement actions where appropriate.
• Keep senior colleagues updated on case developments and outcomes.
• Conduct confidential interviews and maintain robust case files and statements.
• Liaise with legal teams to expedite actions and brief witnesses as required.

Skills

Interviewing

Record-keeping

Case management

Interagency coordination

Court appearances

Job description

Anti-Social Behaviour Officer needed in Cambridge

This is a temporary role and the rate is £18.72ph PAYE

The reference number is: 5307728

The successful candidate will take a proactive lead in tackling Anti‑Social Behaviour across the city, managing complex cases from initial report through to resolution. They will coordinate investigations with key partners such as the Police, housing providers and other agencies, ensuring all enquiries, complaints and serious neighbour nuisance issues are responded to promptly and professionally.

They will progress agreed interventions, including enforcement action where appropriate, while keeping senior colleagues fully updated on case developments. The role requires confident interviewing of members of the public, meticulous record‑keeping, preparation of robust case files and witness statements, and close liaison with legal teams to expedite actions. The successful candidate will also present cases in court when required, support legal representatives, and ensure witnesses are fully briefed and supported throughout proceedings, all while upholding information‑sharing protocols and legislative requirements.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.