Community Safety Officer (ASB)

• Permanent, full time position, 37 hours per week.
• 3 roles available working with communities across Somerset.
• This role will form part of a new and exciting team working face to face and virtually.
• There will be flexibility as to where you work in line with work commitments and requirements.
• There may also be requirements on occasion to attend meetings or event outside of normal office hours.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 after 5 years service.
• This role is new and unique, working with the local constabulary to manage Somerset’s response to community safety and ASB concerns across the police and council.

You’ll be helping to keep our communities across Somerset safe, through day-to-day work which focuses on addressing crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour (ASB).

Working across Somerset, this is a multi-agency role which ensures that anyone experiencing anti-social behaviour is able to report their concerns in confidence. You will be responsible for helping them achieve the best possible response and outcomes.

You’ll be engaging with the community, with a focus on hearing reports, giving advice and signposting, as well as supporting victims through to the end of an ASB case conclusion.

There will also be the opportunity to work with schools and other community safety partners on prevention, to help assist with early help and youth violence.

You’ll be responsible for a portfolio of case work which you will see through to conclusion, escalating cases where appropriate and supporting any case reviews required.

You will receive comprehensive training and development in ASB, community safety and enforcement.

This is a significant role within our service with lots of varied responsibilities. If you think you meet the skills and background required, then we would love to hear from you!

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you have:

• Knowledge and expertise in anti-social behaviour and related community safety topics.
• Proven experience in partnership working.
• Experience in working as part of a team.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more...

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Emmaline Kay or Lucy Macready via email at emmaline.kay@somerset.gov.uk or lucy.macready@somerset.gov.uk.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button. We can’t wait to hear from you.

This role requires Enhanced DBS clearance via the online disclosure procedure.