Community Empowerment & Safety Officer

New Start; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

Generous local government pension

Wellbeing support and staff networks

Development and training opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits schemes

Job summary

City Of Doncaster Council is recruiting for four Stronger Communities Officers to work across the city. This community‑based role focuses on engagement, capacity building, community cohesion, diversionary activities and wellbeing programmes.

Based at locality bases in Doncaster, you will work 37 hours per week with Grade 7 pay (£29,542–£32,578 + 0.5% allowance). Two permanent and two fixed‑term posts run until 31 Mar 2028/31 Aug 2028; DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing strong and resilient communities using asset-based approaches.
• Knowledge of anti-social behaviour and community safety legislation and practical tools.
• Strong communication, organisational and negotiation skills with tight deadlines.
• Understanding of programmes like Wellbeing, Strengthening Families and Community Led Support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver frontline, person-centred services within a locality to help people lead healthy, active lives.
• Support asset-based community development and enable local choice and control.
• Deliver early intervention to reduce escalation to higher-cost services.
• Tackle low-level crime and support victims using appropriate tools and partnerships.
• Work with Ward Members and partners to build community capacity and access funding.

Skills

Community development

Anti-social behaviour

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Project coordination

Job description

City Of Doncaster Council is recruiting for four Stronger Communities Officers to work across the city. This community‑based role focuses on engagement, capacity building, community cohesion, diversionary activities and wellbeing programmes.

Based at locality bases in Doncaster, you will work 37 hours per week with Grade 7 pay (£29,542–£32,578 + 0.5% allowance). Two permanent and two fixed‑term posts run until 31 Mar 2028/31 Aug 2028; DBS check required.