Community Safety Specialist

Do you have experience of managing caseloads of anti-social behaviour and domestic abuse cases? Have you developed and maintained expert knowledge of ASB prevention and collaborated with key external partners through creating effective relationships, (including Police and Local Authorities) to resolve local community safety issues?

If so, you could be the next Community Safety Specialist here at Peabody. You’ll manage a full range of community safety casework, ensuring Peabody’s Community Safety Service is delivered within agreed timeframes, collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure compliance with all necessary protocols, keeping accurate records and maintaining risk assessments. You’ll engage with Peabody’s internal and external legal teams on complex cases, preparing documentation and where needed representing Peabody at Court and external meetings.

You’ll provide our Neighbourhood Managers with advice, support and all necessary tools and tactics to remedy cases with a key focus on prevention, intervention, and enforcement when necessary. To be successful in this role, You will cover a patch spanning South London, attending our head office at Westminster Bridge Road office weekly and visiting areas you work in.

You’ll collaborate with colleagues in Customer Services and Communities team to identify support needs, accessing relevant agencies for both victims and perpetrators of anti-social behaviour, completing referrals to mediation and other support services as appropriate.

Could it be you?

To be a success in this role, you’re:

• experienced in working in community safety or ASB teams.
• experience of working with survivors of domestic abuse
• knowledgeable of key issues and able to provide effective solutions.
• knowledgeable of relevant ASB legislation and community safety solutions.
• a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• confident in your ability to influence and negotiate, and have a track record of building effective partnerships with external agencies
• experienced in a proactive, innovative, and solutions-focused approach to resolving community safety issues, showcasing problem-solving skills and efficient customer and neighbourhood support

This role will require a Basic DBS check

A full UK driver’s licence and access to a vehicle is preferred

At Peabody, we’re all about making a difference to our community and helping people flourish.

Here’s what you’ll get when you join us:

• Flexible and hybrid working
• 30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 10% pension contribution, matched 1:1
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme, including options for healthcare, dental care, and more

Ready to apply?

Click ‘Apply Now’ to send us your CV and tell us why you’re the right fit for this role. If you have any questions, email caroline.seery@peabody.org.uk

We encourage early applications as we may close the advert before the stated deadline.

As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.

Stage one peer interviews will take place on 4th & 5th November

Stage two interviews will take place in person on 6th & 7th November