Anti-Social Behaviour Officer Temporary post (Maternity Cover - 9 months)
Salary / Grade : £32,903 - £35,596 / Grade 7 per annum pro rata
Hours / Days : 37 hours per week
Contract Type : Temporary for maternity cover
Location : The Arc, High Street, Clowne, Chesterfield S43 4JY
An opportunity has arisen to apply for a temporary post within our Housing and Community Safety department as an Anti-Social Behaviour Officer.
For internal candidates, this may be an opportunity for secondment.
The successful applicant will be required to deal with cases of Anti-Social Behaviour working alongside internal and external partners including Housing, Community Safety, Community Enforcement Rangers and the police.
Responsibilities of the role include dealing with victims, witnesses and perpetrators of Anti-Social Behaviour, evidence gathering, statement taking and investigation.
Where necessary and appropriate the ASB Officer will carry out enforcement activities which may include the issuing of warnings, notices and progressing prosecutions to and attending court.
To be successful you will need :
- To be able to demonstrate an understanding of what Anti-Social Behaviour is and its effects on victims and communities.
- A good standard of literacy and computer / typing skills to enable the keeping of accurate records, report and statement writing.
- Strong communication skills including face to face, telephone and written correspondence with the ability to communicate with colleagues, other agencies and members of the public in sometimes difficult and challenging circumstances.
- The ability to manage and prioritise a workload, recognising and understand risks of harm.
Previous experience of enforcement and / or conflict resolution would be advantageous but not essential. A current driving licence and access to a vehicle is required to carry out duties across the district.
There is an opportunity to be seconded to the role but please ensure you have the support of your line manager prior to applying for this role on a secondment basis.
For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.
Apply today!
If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application form by 02 July 2024.