Senior Community Safety & Victim Support Lead

Barker Ross Group; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Barker Ross Group is seeking a Community Safety Officer in Rochdale to lead on complex community safety concerns, coordinate multi-agency interventions and safeguard victims. The role emphasizes risk assessment, partnership working and evidence-based problem solving to reduce neighbourhood harm.

The ideal candidate will have GCSEs, a driving licence, and relevant qualifications in community safety or housing. Desirable CIH Housing Level 3 and willingness to progress are noted.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths Grade 4/C or equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
• Desirable: CIH Housing Level 3 or willingness to work towards; relevant qualification in Community Safety, Housing or ASB.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex and high-risk anti-social behaviour, hate incidents, harassment and community safety concerns where risk is identified.
• Undertake comprehensive risk, vulnerability and support assessments focusing on victims and affected communities.
• Act as lead officer for repeat victimisation cases ensuring safeguarding and advocacy throughout case management.
• Identify emerging community safety risks using data and feedback to inform interventions.
• Coordinate neighbourhood problem-solving initiatives with customers and partner agencies.
• Represent RBH at multi-agency risk management meetings and partnership forums.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with policing, local authorities and providers to improve outcomes.
• Identify safeguarding concerns involving adults and children and ensure appropriate referrals.
• Coordinate responses to community safety concerns including hate incidents and exploitation.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Influencing

Risk assessment

Multi-agency collaboration

Victim support

Education

GCSE English & Maths 4/C+

CIH Housing Level 3 (desirable)

Qualifications in Community Safety/Housing/ASB (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Barker Ross Group is seeking a Community Safety Officer in Rochdale to lead on complex community safety concerns, coordinate multi-agency interventions and safeguard victims. The role emphasizes risk assessment, partnership working and evidence-based problem solving to reduce neighbourhood harm.

The ideal candidate will have GCSEs, a driving licence, and relevant qualifications in community safety or housing. Desirable CIH Housing Level 3 and willingness to progress are noted.