Braxfield Recruitment are a leading recruitment agency working within the social housing sector. We have been appointed by a G15 housing provider based in South London who are looking to recruit an experienced ASB Officer on an interim contract.

The successful candidate will investigate reports of nuisance, domestic abuse, harassment or anti-social behaviour made by tenants, residents, leaseholders or members of the public.

You will provide support and guidance to housing management on low level ASB issues and maintain an effective liaison with external and internal partners and agencies.

Other duties as an ASB Officer will include:

• Supporting the Head of Community Safety in leading on the development and effective implementation of policies and procedures relating to the effective management of ASB.
• Managing complex cases and liaise with local partners, e.g. Police, Local Authorities and other stakeholders.
• Where necessary, identifying and pursuing legal action (e.g. injunctions, possession proceedings, Anti-Social Behaviour Orders) to prevent further nuisance from occurring including service of Notice of Intention to Seek Possession, briefing solicitors, preparing Witness statements, Particulars of Claim, attending court and acting as witness where appropriate.
• Ensuring good standards of case management are maintained and provide support to teams across the company through training and supervision on casework and procedures.
• Providing information and advice to tenants and residents about the role of the ASB Team, the help that is available from other agencies, their own responsibilities and legal remedies.
• Contributing to the continuing development of policy and procedure in relation to nuisance and harassment and identifying strategies for dealing effectively with anti-social behaviour.
• Attending multi-agency partnership meetings, including but not limited to Community Safety Partnership meetings, team around the child meetings, child protection conferences, domestic abuse MARAC’s and case conferences.
• And much more!

To be considered for the position of ASB Officer you must have the following:

• At least 2 years experience as an ASB Officer.
• BTEC Level 3 - Advanced Award in Community Safety, Crime and Nuisance.
• Good knowledge of the relevant legislation and of tenancy enforcement.
• Experience of preparing/presenting anti-social behaviour cases for legal action.
• Experience of dealing with cases of nuisance and harassment in a housing management environment including preparation of and progressing legal action.
• Understanding of the responsibility of other agencies (e.g. Police, Local Authority).

Job title:              ASB Officer

Contract:             2 – 3 months + (to start ASAP)

Rate:                     £18.59 PAYE / £23 LTD p/h (outside IR35)

Location:             Croydon

If this sounds like something you may be interested in and for more info, please submit a copy of your updated CV.