Community Safety Officer

Oldham Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Responsibilities

• To reduce anti-social behaviour and implement crime reduction strategies at a neighbourhood level.
• To work with partners in the multi‑agency safeguarding hub to ensure appropriate interventions are undertaken.
• To advise various agencies, individuals and businesses on problem‑solving methodologies and crime‑prevention initiatives and deliver effective partnership activity working with communities, police and other partner agencies.
• A detailed knowledge of statutory duties with regards to community safety under the provisions of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and the legal powers available to the Council and its partners under the Anti‑Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
• Experience of evidence‑gathering techniques including interviewing of victims and witnesses and preparation of statements and case files.
• Proven experience of working in partnership with a broad range of communities and partners, building consistently positive relationships and influencing outcomes.

Values and Behaviours

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We have identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out:

• Work with a resident focus
• Support local leaders
• Committed to the borough
• Delivery high performance
• Take ownership and drive change

Benefits Package

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10 years of service.
• The option to purchase additional annual leave.
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared‑cost additional voluntary contributions.
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating‑out, eating‑in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events.
• Peer support groups.

Inclusive Recruitment

We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. If you are an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.

We can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page.