Job Description
Community Safety Officer
Castle Vale, Birmingham
Up to £35,424 per annum
37 hours Monday to Friday ?????????????
The Community Safety Officer will be able to deliver a person-centred approach to handling anti-social behaviour and tenancy breaches in our community through mediation and excellent case management.
You will manage a caseload where legal interventions are required, so you will have a good working relationship with several of our internal and external partners in getting a positive resolution to cases as well as good working knowledge of housing and anti-social behaviour legislation.
The Community Safety Officer is a professional role and we’re looking for someone willing to commit to the position and the ever-changing landscape of housing management. We’re building a new, strong team and we want you to be part of this.
As a Community Safety Officer, you will
* proactively work to understand the needs of customers and the safeguarding and vulnerabilities that may arise whilst delivering the job
* manage and prepare cases for court proceedings and update regularly on their position as well as being a leading officer regarding high level ASB.
* work closely with customers to develop strong relationships with local communities, and positive and collaborative relationships with key agencies and internal teams.
* Work with other teams and stakeholders to really help customers be involved in our service delivery.
* To manage ASB cases, supporting victims and seeking enforcement remedies where appropriate. Negotiate and mediate low level neighbour disputes.
The successful Community Safety Officer will have:
* Experience in a Housing Management environment within Social Housing or similar transferable skills
* Experience of working with customers from diverse backgrounds tackling complex issues housing and similar related
* Ability to communicate effectively and adapt style to meet the needs of recipient
* Ability to meet deadlines and to monitor & manage performance?
* a commitment to building a strong, high performing team
* Ability to handle challenging situations and able to think on your feet.
* Ability to represent the organization in all settings and act as an ambassador.
* Experience of managing cases of anti-social behaviour through to court.
* Good knowledge of legislation surrounding tenancy management and ASB.
In return we offer a fantastic benefits package which includes:
* 29 days basic annual leave (full time) + Bank Holidays
* Optional Defined Benefit, Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
* A commitment to safety and wellbeing including access to a Bupa Health Cash Plan which provides discounts on gym membership, sports equipment and days out, as well as reimbursement on NHS prescription charges, eye tests, dental care and physiotherapy.
* A commitment to work life balance through our Agile/flexible working principles.?
* Family Friendly policy with enhanced benefits
* Learning and Development opportunities
* Internal coaching and mentoring opportunities
* Staff social events
We have great housing stock at Pioneer Group with an exceptional, same-day repair service, so you won’t be distracted from your duties dealing with repair issues. This will give you the chance to really focus on what you’re good at - Community engagements and housing management.