Community Safety Co-ordinator - ASB Place based

London Borough of Bexley; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Borough of Bexley is seeking a postholder to oversee the problem-solving process, monitor performance, and support partners to achieve sustainable reductions in ASB. The role requires office presence at least two days a week and a focus on coordinated multi-agency action across ASB hot spots.

The successful candidate will develop and lead community-based solutions and events (e.g., ASB Awareness Week), engaging residents and local businesses with practical, solution-focused

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience.
• Recent Problem Solving Training preferably in SARA Model.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the problem-solving process, monitor performance and support partners to achieve sustainable reductions in ASB.
• Provide a coordinated multi-agency response to complex ASB hotspots delivering area-based problem-solving processes.
• Develop and lead on community-based solutions and events such as ASB Awareness Week and responding to residents and local businesses with solution-focused strategies.

Skills

Problem solving

SARA Model training

Education

Degree-level education or professional qualification

Job description

The postholder will oversee the problem-solving process, monitor performance, and support partners to achieve sustainable reductions in ASB.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 2 days a week.

To provide a co-ordinated multi-agency response to complex ASB hot spots delivering area-based problem-solving processes.

To develop and lead on community-based solutions and events such as ASB Awareness Week and responding to residents and local businesses providing solution-focused strategies.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

Candidate Profile

The postholder will need degree-level education or relevant professional qualification of similar level or equivalent experience as specified in the job description minimum of 2 years and Recent Problem Solving Training preferably in SARA Model.

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [e-mail].

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here.

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