Community Safety Technician

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Community Safety Technician for a 12-month fixed term. The role involves engaging with the community, reducing crime and anti-social behaviour, and working closely with local partners. Candidates should have good knowledge of neighbourhood issues and legislation, excellent communication skills, and the willingness to work out of standard hours. Apply online through the provided link.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of anti-social behaviour legislation and enforcement strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in working in neighbourhoods.
• Competence in using IT systems.
• Willingness to work out of standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Engage with businesses, partners, residents, and visitors in the City Centre.
• Support the reduction of crime and anti-social behaviour.
• Participate in local projects and community partnerships.

Skills

Understanding of neighbourhood issues

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience in neighbourhood work

IT system competence

Job description

Overview

Fixed Term for 12 months. We are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated Community Safety Technicians to work within the Community Safety Team.

This new role will support problem solving, enforcement, support and engagement in a multi-agency hub working closely with Northumbria Police, housing specialists, support agencies and other key partners.

Responsibilities

• The role will involve a lot of walking/patrolling to engage with businesses, partners, residents and visitors to the City Centre.
• You will heavily support the reduction of crime and anti-social behaviour, reporting incidents, and engaging with communities, stakeholders and other partners to assist in tackling problem areas.
• You will facilitate and/or participate in local projects and community partnerships to support the priorities of Safe Newcastle.

Qualifications and Skills

• A good understanding of the types of issues that affect neighbourhoods, with a sound knowledge of anti-social behaviour legislation, enforcement strategies and techniques to tackle issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience and a good knowledge of working in neighbourhoods.
• Competence in using IT systems.
• Willingness to occasionally work out of standard hours.

Additional Information

It is essential that you have a willingness to occasionally work out of standard hours.

Please note, all fixed term posts are available for secondment; for a secondment you must gain your manager's approval prior to applying.

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