This is an exciting role within the Crime and Communities Team working to deliver a quality victim focused response to reported issues of crime and anti-social behaviour. Utilising restorative practice and early interventions to support victims, encourage behavioural change and prevent re-victimisation working with alleged offenders to divert them away from crime and and anti-social behaviour.

The post holder will take responsibility for the management of casework relating to anti-social behaviour and crime – victim and offender focussed – and will work closely with partners to reduce re-victimisation and/or re-offending. The post holder will have responsibility for a geographic area within Knowsley on a North, Central or South basis and will be responsible for community engagement, support and problem solving within that locality. It is likely that the post holders will alternate areas during the term of their employment.

Applicants must have - 

- experience of working within Community Safety to tackle issues of crime/anti-social behaviour. 

-The ability to be articulate and accurate in relation to community safety issues.

-Experience of case management including undertaking assessments, identifying need and developing multi-agency action plans in partnership with individuals, communities and partner agencies.

- Experience of utilising case management systems.

-Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and best practice in relation to restorative justice, anti-social behaviour and community safety partnerships.

-Ability to work within a multi-agency team.

-Demonstrable understanding of safeguarding the welfare and safety of children and young people.

-Experience of attending multi-agency meetings.

-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and good time management.

Qualifications

-Evidence of relevant professional qualification and/or ongoing continued development relating to anti-social behaviour, crime and/or community engagement.

-Evidence of training in restorative justice.

Health & Safety

Ability to use equipment as instructed and trained

Ability to inform management of any health and safety issues which could place individuals in danger

Ability to undertake risk assessments.

Personal attributes and circumstances

Have a demonstrable understanding of equality and diversity issues and  the ability to demonstrate  good practice in this respect

A flexible approach to working including ability to work core hours 8am - 8pm Monday- Friday and be flexible about work outside these hours depending upon service activity.

Interviews will be in person at Knowsley Computer Centre on 7th and 8th August 2023

At Knowsley we will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles the types of flexibility are: flexible hours, working form home, compressed hours and part time.

This vacancy may close early if enough applications are received.

For an informal chat about the role, responsibilities and expectations please contact Francine Mckeown on 07881283121