Serious Violence Support Officer

London Borough of Bexley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community safety team as a Serious Violence Support Officer, responsible for administrative tasks related to the Serious Violence Duty. This fixed-term role offers a competitive salary and a chance to make a difference in community safety.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Excellent Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in accurately taking minutes in a multi-agency setting.

Responsibilities

• Updating the Serious Violence Action Plan.
• Organising and minuting relevant multi-agency meetings.
• Supporting the National Referral Mechanism Co-ordinator.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Minute Taking

Job description

The Community Safety Services Team, within the Communities Department, is responsible for implementing a multi-agency approach to reduce crime, disorder, and anti-social behaviour across Bexley. The team collaborates with statutory partners such as the London Borough of Bexley, Metropolitan Police, National Probation Service, London Fire Brigade, and health agencies, as well as voluntary organisations, to develop plans and strategies aimed at improving community safety.

We currently have a fixed-term vacancy for a Serious Violence Support Officer until 31st March 2026. This role supports administrative tasks related to the implementation of the Serious Violence Duty. The post is based within Community Safety Services and reports to the Modern Slavery and Violence Against Women and Girls Co-ordinator.

The responsibilities include:

1. Updating the Serious Violence Action Plan aligned with the local Serious Violence Strategy.
2. Organising and minuting relevant multi-agency meetings.
3. Supporting the National Referral Mechanism Co-ordinator with administrative duties.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy community safety team. Candidates should have experience in accurately taking minutes in a multi-agency setting, and demonstrate good organisational and time management skills.

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria, please see the Person Specification in the attached Job Description.

This is a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2026.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Maria Rumbol, Senior Community Safety Co-ordinator, at 0203 045 3739 or [e-mail].

Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough located in the Thames Gateway, offering a blend of city life and tranquil Kent. The borough features award-winning parks, heritage sites, excellent transport links including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25, as well as amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. It is home to numerous primary and secondary schools and further education institutions.

Our Offer to You

We offer a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more details, see the attached Candidate Information document.

Recruitment Information

Bexley is a disability confident employer and 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 during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

This role may also be available through secondment for current employees. For details, see the Council’s Secondment Scheme and contact the recruiting manager if interested.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement earlier than the listed closing date.