Community Safety Manager

Places for People

  • Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
  • £37,793 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 7 days ago
At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.More about your roleAn opportunity has become available working within our Community Safety Team. The post holder will specialise in managing anti-social behaviour cases, including tenancy fraud and domestic abuse, and will play a key part in protecting our communities. The successful candidate will work closely with a range of external partners, including safeguarding teams and local policing teams, to ensure we deliver the highest standard of service.Your role will include conducting and preparing legal paperwork for the organisation by gathering appropriate evidence, issuing of court applications and legal advocacy which you will receive full guidance and training on.You may be given the opportunity to take responsibility for the enforcement of tenancy conditions and challenge community safety issues which may arise including the investigation of anti-social behaviour complaints. This ensures that the company's assets are maintained, and our neighbourhoods continue to be a safe and pleasant place to live.The essential criteria for this role is listed below.
  • Experience of dealing with anti-social Behaviour
  • good understanding of housing act and anti-social behaviour
  • experience of handling an anti-social behaviour case load
You will be covering Huntingdon and surrounding areas, applicant will need to be prepared to travel when required.Please note: Due to the nature of the role you will need a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle. Mileage and travel expenses will be paid in line with group policy.For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.More about youTo be considered for this role, it is essential that you will have experience in housing management and/or a good understanding of tenancy agreements, housing law, and DA case management. Experience managing anti-social behaviour would be a distinct advantage. However, it is imperative that you have a genuine passion for the housing sector and supporting vulnerable people. You should have the proven ability to manage your own workload and be able to work effectively and efficiently using your own initiative. Attention to detail is critical in order to be successful in this role.It is essential that you have excellent communication skills to support customer relations both internally and externally and able to demonstrate your ability to create effective relationships with colleagues and external agencies.Please note, this role is subject to a basic DBS check.BenefitsWe are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
  • Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
  • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
  • Excellent holiday package - up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
  • Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year
  • A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
  • Training and development
  • Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more
What's next?If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment teamIf you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold callsAt Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.Neurodivergent - Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn't allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.

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