Community Safety Officer

Are you passionate about making communities safer and supporting people to feel secure in their homes?

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit are working with a Housing Association to appoint a Community Safety Officer for this full time, fixed-term contract initially until the end of March 2026, to deliver an effective, victim-focused service tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB), domestic abuse and hate-related incidents across their neighbourhoods.

About the role

You'll work closely with tenants, partner agencies and local authorities to ensure their communities are safe, inclusive places to live. You'll provide specialist advice, investigate complex cases, and represent the Association at multi-agency meetings such as MARAC and safeguarding conferences. This role involves both independent work and collaboration with others to identify solutions, manage cases, and deliver long-term positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate reports of ASB, domestic abuse and hate crime, ensuring a victim-centred approach.
• Work in partnership with police, social services, and other agencies to resolve community safety issues.
• Prepare evidence and represent the Association in legal proceedings when necessary.
• Manage the installation of safety measures such as CCTV and noise recording equipment.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on ASB case management systems and best practice.

About you

You'll have experience in housing management or community safety, with a solid understanding of ASB and safeguarding processes. You're an excellent communicator, highly organised, and confident working independently or as part of a team. A Level 4 qualification (or equivalent experience) is essential, and a recognised ASB qualification is desirable.

A full UK driving licence and a DBS check are required for this role.

Benefits

• Flexi Time
• Hybrid Working
• Free on-site parking
• 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Training and Development opportunities
• A comprehensive range of company benefits, including a Cycle to Work scheme and access to HOP (Home of Perks) with a whole array of shopping discounts and cashback.
• Free, confidential, 24/7 employee assistance programme (with access to flexible counselling)

If you think this one's for you:

Please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment for a confidential discussion and to access full job details: 07458 143 279

Please submit your up-to-date CV ensuring you outline how you meet the criteria for this role.

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.