About this job

You will work in the Community Safety service area in a Team of 9 officers, coordinating cases and programmes to reduce Anti-Social Behaviour. You will be a visible presence, attending LBBD offices at least 3 times a week. You will link into the relevant partnerships ensuring an effective front-line response to reports of anti-social behaviour and crime affecting the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. You will form strong relationships both internally and with external partners such as the police to deal with cases of ASB and crime, ensuring there is clear co-ordination of cases and ownership of ongoing issues. You will provide guidance, support and direction on complex ASB issues and lead on problem solving. You will support the Council’s ASB strategy and ensure all cases are dealt with swiftly and effectively in line with the Community Safety’s service standards, through the use of preventative early intervention, enforcement and supportive actions. This role will report to the Antisocial Behaviour Manager.

Special requirements for this post

Required to work from the Barking Town Hall LBBD offices at least 3 times per week. THIS ROLE IS A 2 YEAR FIXED TERM POSITION

About you

We are looking for exceptional individuals to join our team. Your interventions will make a real difference to the lives of residents and businesses within Barking and Dagenham. In order to be successful in this role, you would be required to demonstrate effective communication skills. Have the ability to work cooperatively and effectively within and across teams with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent organisational skills are essential. We are looking for creative people who share our determination to improve the lives of our residents The role is based in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Importantly, you must be committed to the vision and values of Barking and Dagenham

About us

Barking & Dagenham is changing. It Starts Here. Think you know Barking and Dagenham? Think again. While this small corner of east London might have a reputation for needing development, scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find active communities and a place that consistently punches above its weight. The borough is changing – and changing for the better. And It Starts Here. Yes, the borough has its challenges. But it’s on the cusp of something exciting. With one of the youngest populations in the country, ambitions are high and rightly so. 98% of our schools are rated Good or Outstanding and every year more of our talented teenagers get into Russell Group Universities and hotly sought after apprenticeship schemes. We have award winning parks, centuries old manor houses full of relics and artifacts you can go and see, and the ruins of one of Anglo-Saxon England's most powerful and wealthiest religious sites. We’re even bringing beavers and white storks to the borough to help rewild the local landscape and boost biodiversity. Over the past few years, we’ve been working hard to improve how we deliver services and support our community. From tackling inequality to making sure our services are the best they can be, we’re focused on what matters most to local people.  We’re creating the conditions for people to thrive - so everyone can enjoy a good quality of life, feel proud to call this place home, and be part of something bigger.   #ItStartsHere - with our streets, our schools, our neighbourhoods. And with your application to join our determined team who are passionate about doing what’s best for the future of Barking and Dagenham.  As an Investors in People Gold Award employer, we’re serious about supporting our staff. From flexible working, professional training and career development to wellbeing initiatives, we want our people to feel valued and supported in everything they do. Our values, known as <ul> <li>DRIVE, shape how we work: Deliver our best every day – and do what we promise</li> <li>Respond in a prompt, positive way to our community’s needs</li> <li>Inspire others with our attitudes and actions</li> <li>Value people for who they are and what they can do</li> <li>Engage with others to improve our resilience and flexibility We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.</li> </ul> We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.