Neighbourhood Safety Officer

Middlesbrough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council is offering a Neighbourhood Safety Officer role in the Neighbourhood Infrastructure team on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2028. The post focuses on reducing crime and anti-social behaviour, engaging with residents, landlords in the private rented sector, and supporting victims of crime.

You will investigate and respond to anti-social behaviour, utilise a range of measures, and work both independently and as part of a team to deliver effective outcomes for

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Crime and Disorder and Anti-Social Behaviour legislation and experience resolving ASB in a similar environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with residents and partners.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise work and manage a challenging workload.
• A full clean driving licence is essential for this role.
• Experience in dealing with victims of crime and disorder is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and take action against perpetrators of anti-social behaviour using a range of measures.
• Contribute to a pro-active approach to reducing crime and nuisance in the community.
• Work flexibly, including potential out-of-hours duties, as required.

Skills

Knowledge of Crime and Disorder/ASBleg

Communication skills

Independent working

Driving licence

Job description

We have an exciting role on offer within our Neighbourhoods Services as a Neighbourhood Safety Officer, fixed term until 31st March 2028.

We are now seeking to fill a vacancy, which has arisen within our extremely successful team. Applications are invited from suitably experienced and committed people, for the post of Neighbourhood Safety Officer within the Council's Neighbourhood Infrastructure.

We have a determined, pro-active approach to:

• Reducing crime and anti-social behaviour
• Prevention, engagement and enforcement
• Supporting victims of crime and disorder
• Tackling nuisance by working with landlords within the private rented sector

You will need to have high levels of motivation, commitment and enthusiasm and possess relevant skills and qualifications to manage a challenging workload.

The post-holder will investigate and take action against perpetrators of anti-social behaviour utilising a range of measures.

You will:

• Have knowledge of Crime and Disorder and Anti-Social Behaviour legislation and will ideally have experience of resolving anti-social behaviour within a similar environment.
• Have the ability to work independently using your own initiative, prioritise work to meet tight deadlines and be prepared when the need arises to work outside of normal working hours.
• Be an exceptionally good communicator who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of Middlesbrough residents and have the personal skills to carry this out.
• A full clean driving licence is essential for this role.
• You will have the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently using your own initiative. You will also need to be an exceptionally good communicator who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of Middlesbrough residents and have the personal skills to carry this out.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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