Job Information
- Working pro-actively within local communities to address anti-social behaviour and community safety concerns through pro-active engagement, a prevention focused approach and enforcement activity.
- Building strong partnerships with residents, local councillors, police, housing providers, and other agencies to deliver co-ordinated community safety interventions.
- Carrying out patrols, investigations, and follow-up actions, gathering evidence and taking appropriate action in line with council policies and legislation.
- Providing a visible, reassuring presence within neighbourhoods and contribute to initiatives that improve public confidence and quality of life.
This role is based at County Hall in Morpeth, NE61 2EF, but must be prepared to travel throughout the county and potentially be based at any council building within Northumberland.
- Experience of working in a community safety, enforcement, housing, or public protection environment.
- Ability to communicate confidently with members of the public and partner agencies, including managing challenging situations.
- Good working knowledge of relevant legislation relating to anti-social behaviour, crime, or local authority enforcement.
- Full UK driving licence and ability to work flexibly on a weekly basis, including evenings and weekends where required and in line with organisational demand.
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Further information
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
