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SalaryCommunity Safety Patrol Team Officer
PO1 Starting salary £40,389 per annum rising in annual increments to £42,855
4 x Fixed 18-month contract (until March 2025)
About Us:
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Borough:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
About the Role:
The Community Safety Patrol officer role comes with a full time (35hrs PW) fixed 18-month contract (until March 2025) and is perfect for someone who wants to be part of a new dynamic engagement and enforcement team.
This role will be part of a new cross-borough partnership tasked with taking a problem-solving approach to identifying and responding to issues impacting residents, businesses, and visitors to the South Bank and North of the borough. This role will mean working across several council services to provide support in carrying out enforcement duties, engaging with the community and implementing measures to reduce criminality in these areas. The post holder will be professional and have excellent communication skills, be skilled at influencing others, have experience in conflict management and confident in working alone or as part of a team. They will be responsible for undertaking a range of systems and administrative duties within the role and will be required to use the current information databases efficiently and effectively. Having a knowledge of ASB legislation is desirable but not mandatory as specialist training will be provided. The post holder should be prepared to work outside of normal hours, working evenings and occasional weekend working.
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:
Skills need for this role are:
- Experience in legislative processes and knowledge of Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014, London Local authorities Act 1990, Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
- Experience of dealing with a diverse range of stake holder groups, e.g., members of the public, police and other emergency/enforcement services, local authority and contractor staff, commercial businesses and in media and public settings.
- Experience of Community Safety/ ASB in a culturally diverse urban authority with multiple deprivation and complex social issues.
Values needed for this role are:
- Ensure fairness and justice is at the heart of my decision making and support to my team and others.
- Take time to build trust, building the respect of our stakeholders and ensuring as a team we take accountability for doing what we agree to do.
- Develop others and ensure we work as one team for Lambeth, encouraging everyone to play their part.
- Treat each member of my team with respect and dignity just as I would want for myself.
Job description & person specification
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Latifat Akanmu, Public Protection Operations Manager, E: LAkanmu2@lambeth.gov.uk.
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on 28th January 2024.
Benefits:
We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:
- Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Hybrid Working.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
- Discounts at local restaurants.
- Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
- Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
- Trade Union Membership.
How to Apply:
If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.
In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here .
