ASB Caseworker – Court Proceedings & Safeguarding

The Methodist Church in Britain; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gyms

Cash back health plan membership

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain seeks an experienced ASB caseworker to join the Neighbourhood Safety Team. You will manage a varied caseload from early reports to high-risk proceedings, including safeguarding referrals and multi-agency liaison.

You must hold strong knowledge of ASB legislation, routinely attend court, and be able to travel across operational areas in the UK. Applicants should have substantial recent ASB experience, risk assessment skills, and expertise in legal documentation for

Qualifications

• Substantial recent ASB or community safety experience with serious or persistent cases.
• Experience investigating ASB cases and progressing them to court.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and safeguarding referrals.
• Experience preparing legal documentation for County Court proceedings.
• Understanding of legal thresholds, proportionality assessments and the Equality Act 2010.
• Experience attending court.

Responsibilities

• Lead a varied caseload from early-stage reports and tenancy breaches to complex high-risk cases.
• Manage caseloads to achieve resolutions within required processes and targets.
• Carry out risk assessments and identify safeguarding concerns.
• Make safeguarding referrals and coordinate multi-agency casework.
• Investigate ASB cases and progress them to court when necessary.
• Prepare legal documents for County Court proceedings and witness statements.
• Gather, assess and present evidence; advise victims and partner agencies.
• Make decisions under pressure and manage confrontational situations safely.
• Travel across operational areas.

Skills

ASB casework

Risk assessments

Safeguarding referrals

Court attendance

Communication

Travel across areas

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain seeks an experienced ASB caseworker to join the Neighbourhood Safety Team. You will manage a varied caseload from early reports to high-risk proceedings, including safeguarding referrals and multi-agency liaison.

You must hold strong knowledge of ASB legislation, routinely attend court, and be able to travel across operational areas in the UK. Applicants should have substantial recent ASB experience, risk assessment skills, and expertise in legal documentation for