Community Safety Officer

We are currently recruiting for a Community Safety Officer to join our friendly and supportive Localities and Community Safety team. From day one, you will be part of a well-respected and supportive team. You will also have the flexibility to control your own working day and you will also work on a variety of different cases in different localities. What you could be doing as one of our Community Safety Officers: The Community Safety Officer will be responsible for preparing legal documents and gathering evidence for court proceedings. In doing so, you will check that all processes and procedures have been followed. As a Community Support Officer, you will present cases during court proceedings and attend relevant multiagency meetings to present case updates. You will use a broad range of approaches to manage complex cases through to a satisfactory conclusion. You will take the lead on legal proceedings and tenancy enforcement issues offering support to our wider team regarding anti-social behaviour issues. You will also build long-standing relationships with local authorities, Police Services and all other partner agencies.

• Experience of court applications for non-rental cases, such as Anti-Social behaviour, hate crime, fraud.
• Experience of working in housing would be desirable, however we would also welcome other applicants who have a commitment and passion for social housing.
• This will be a role well suited to someone with experience of working closely with third party agencies to tackle complex issues.
• We are looking for someone who has experience of working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Proactive approach and have the ability prioritise your time to meet timeframes.
• You will have excellent communication skills and a customer focused approach, understanding the importance of delivering a high standard of service.
• This role involves some travel across Lincolnshire. A driving licence and use of your own vehicle or alternative means of getting to the required locations is essential.
• This role will require a basic DBS check.
  
  Join us and find your purpose at Platform!
Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people's lives. You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers. We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all. Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy., We put colleagues and customers at the heart of all we do. Valuing difference, we are free to challenge each other and are open and honest in our relationships. Own It We say what we'll do and then we do it. We listen, understand and are empowered to make decisions. We look for our own ways to learn and adapt and focus on what we can do. One Team We are connected, collaborative and in it together. We want everyone to reach their potential and be the best they can be. We actively support each other to make this happen. Be Brave We are curious and courageous. We look for better ways to do things, are comfortable trying them and learn quickly. We are not afraid to stand out from the rest and celebrate our successes.

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• Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
• Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
• Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
• Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more
• Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
• Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers