The Role

Community Safety Coordinator required for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils. You will be responsible for a defined geographic area and for building strong relationships with statutory and voluntary sector organisations, communities and individuals to collectively address persistent and problematic crime and anti-social behaviour. To encourage and develop the involvement of the public through Online Watch Link (OWL) platform, Neighbourhoods Watch and business participation groups. Work to deliver priorities and actions in the Community Safety Plan.

You will be responsible for a defined geographic area and for building strong relationships with statutory and voluntary sector organisations, communities and individuals to collectively address persistent and problematic crime and anti-social behaviour. To encourage and develop the involvement of the public through Online Watch Link (OWL) platform, Neighbourhoods Watch and business participation groups. Work to deliver priorities and actions in the Community Safety Plan.

The Community Safety Coordinator role is non-uniformed and predominantly non-enforcement. It is a strategic and partnership role which sits within the Community Safety Service and reports directly into the Community Safety Partnership Board. You will be required to occasionally make site visits, but the role will not be based predominately on site.

You will be required too:

• lead on the coordination of multi-agency problem solving which may result in joining key partners on site visits.
• Covering the locality of Tooting and be part of a team of 6 Community Safety Coordinators across Richmond and Wandsworth. You may be asked to support these other areas based on the demands of the service. 
• You will be responsible for leading on key crime prevention work in line with the local community safety plans for Richmond and Wandsworth.
• Ability to produce timely briefings/reports on key initiatives and their outcomes.

Ideal candidate will have:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal and an ability to respond appropriately to the audience.
• An understanding of multi-agency problem solving is essential along with knowledge of how key agencies work to make communities safer.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding, Council processes as well as key legislation is fundamental to the role. In particular you must have a working knowledge of the ASB, Police and Crime Act 2014.
• Effective investigative skills and problem-solving skills. Where required the ability to understand and learn policy and procedures around community safety.
• Knowledge of the ECINS platform is desirable but not essential.

You will report directly to the Community Safety Team Manager.

For an informal discussion please contact Zoe Connolly, Community Safety Team Manager (Tel 07971005994)

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working including, working from home and other arrangements. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore. We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 39 paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: Sunday 18^th July 2021

Shortlisting Date: Monday 19^th July 2021

Interview Date: Thursday 22^nd July 2021      

Useful Information:

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please note that the advertised dates for interviews may change due to the current Covid-19 situation. If they do, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Your health and wellbeing is our top priority. Should you become unwell due to Covid-19 during the recruitment process we would very much appreciate receiving an update from you as soon as possible.

We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils