ASB Officer

Merton Council; Merton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Merton Council is recruiting for a role in the Community Safety Team to manage and contribute to a busy ASB service. The post requires strong partnership working, excellent communication and solid case management skills, with knowledge of the ASB Crime and Policing Act 2014 essential for effective use of powers.

The successful candidate will build relationships with internal teams and external partners including the Police and Registered Social Landlords, ensuring a proactive and compliant

Qualifications

• Strongly developed partnership working, communication and case work skills.
• Knowledge of ASB Crime and Policing Act 2014 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and be part of a team of ASB Officers in a busy environment.
• Nurture close relationships with internal and external partners (Police and Registered Social Landlords).
• Lead on multi-agency problem-solving ASB cases and ensure best practice is embraced.

Skills

Partnership working

Communication

Case work

Job description

Grade/Salary: ME9 £39,519 - £40,575 per annum

One of the Council’s key priorities is reducing Anti‑Social Behaviour (ASB) and making our communities safe places to live, work and spend time in. The Community Safety Team lead on this, working in partnership and leading on a multi‑agency response to problem‑solving ASB cases to ensure residents receive an excellent service.

This is an opportunity for someone with strongly developed partnership working, communication and case work skills to manage and be part of a team of ASB Officers in a busy environment and ensure best practice is embraced.

The role involves nurturing close relationships with a range of partners both internal to the Council and externally such as the Police and Registered Social Landlords. Knowledge of the ASB Crime and Policing Act 2014 is essential to this role as the successful candidate will be expected to make effective and appropriate use of the tools and powers available.

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