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Job Introduction From 1 December 2025, our refreshed Pay and Reward package comes into effect, bringing a new approach to how we recognise and reward roles across the Council. This means the salary for this role will be changing. The pay range for this role will be £38,220 - £46,142 from 1 December 2025. You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure Role Purpose BCP Council is committed to and has made significant investment in building up its Community Safety capacity to support the BCP Community Safety Partnership with an ambitious strategy and action plan to realise our vision 'to make Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole a safer and healthier place where communities and businesses thrive and where residents and visitors feel safe and welcomed'. Main Responsibilities We are recruiting for a Community Safety Officer to support the Council's Community Safety Team and the Community Safety Partnership with delivery of strategies and plans through participation within multi-agency groups and meetings, engagement with Council services, and regional, national and local agencies. The role will undertake a range of Community Safety projects, support current local initiatives and be a core contributor to new and developing initiatives working closely with partners such as Dorset Police. You will support the Community Safety Manager and Community Safety Team Leader across a range of work, including serious violent crime, preventing violent extremism, exploitation and other emerging issues. You will engage with a wide range of people and services. Whilst working as part of a fast-paced team with varied workstreams, you will also have contact with senior officers and elected members of the Council as well as building and maintaining relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate must have great interpersonal skills, be flexible, and be familiar with the Microsoft suite including MS Teams, Excel and Outlook. You will have experience of arranging meetings and taking minutes and actions, delivering presentations and independently prioritising your workload. We are looking for a dynamic and innovative team player who enjoys supporting others to come and work alongside us in strategic project work across all aspects of Community Safety. Members of the Team are currently working on a hybrid basis, working flexible hours. The option is available to work from BCP Civic Centre, where 'hot desking' operates. Applicants should note that they may be required to work from the Civic Centre, or other locations in the relevant Council area on occasions and when required. You will be degree educated or equivalent and have three years relevant experience regarding some of the subject matters mentioned. We will be shortlisting on 17th November 2025 with interviews in Bournemouth for successful candidates to follow on Tuesday 2nd December 2025. For informal discussions, please email <a href="mailto:lauren.duffy@bcpcouncil.gov.uk" target="_blank">lauren.duffy@bcpcouncil.gov.uk</a> Community Safety Team Leader in the first instance to arrange a time to speak on the phone or via MS Teams. You should read the full Job Description before making contact. About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits A Place to Thrive - Join BCP Council At BCP Council, we're not just building a workforce- we're transforming how we recognise and reward our people. From 1 December 2025, we're proud to introduce a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it's flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first- we're excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that's evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities. Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at (Employee benefits | Working for BCP link to careers page) Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you More About us | Working for BCP DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure &amp; Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.

Community Safety Officer

Homelessness Prevention Officer Permanent 37 hours a week Salary - NS8 £31,022 to £32,597 per annum We are looking for a Homelessness Prevention Officer to help residents who are at risk of losing their homes to stay safely and securely housed through practical support, early intervention, and strong partnership working. Could this be you? We're looking for someone who puts residents first and thrives on making a difference. As a Homelessness Prevention Officer, you'll work closely with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies to prevent homelessness-especially in the private rented sector. You'll use your housing knowledge, problem-solving skills, and compassion to support people at risk, offering practical advice, financial solutions and tailored support plans. To succeed, you'll need: <ul><li>Experience in housing or tenancy advice</li><li>Strong knowledge of welfare benefits</li><li>Great communication and negotiation skills</li><li>A CIH qualification or equivalent experience</li></ul>If you're customer-focused, solution-driven, and ready to be part of a team that lives our values we would love to hear from you. We're an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace. We offer: <ul><li>Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.</li><li>Flexi scheme.</li><li>Hybrid working.</li><li>A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.</li><li>Family-friendly benefits.</li><li>One days' paid volunteering leave.</li><li>Lifestyle benefits platform.</li><li>Funded health cash plan.</li><li>Free car parking to 30 June 2026</li><li>£10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.</li></ul>You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan. For an informal chat or more information, please contact Clare Barlow, Senior Housing Options Officer on 01636 655273. Previous applicants need not re-apply. As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce. Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms. Closing Date: 16 November 2025 Interview: 25 November 2025 Salary range <ul><li>£31,022 - £32,597 per year</li></ul>

Homelessness Prevention Officer

The Vacancy Full Time, Permanent Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to empower people every day to develop their skills and move towards independence? Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next? Then this could be the role for you. BCP Housing First supports individuals aged 18 and over, who have high support needs and a history of long term rough sleeping and homelessness. Our aim is to give them a home of their own, where they can regain stability, safety, and support. We work in partnership with BCP council and all support services within BCP, this helps us deliver a strength based, person-centred approach, creating a positive environment to help them sustain a home. Our dedicated team provides intensive one to one support to help our clients achieve their goals, everything we do is to coach and empower our clients to eventually achieve independent living. If you love working with people and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you! About the role As our Homeless Recovery Worker, you will lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that provides accommodation based and community support services to clients to keep them safe and help them achieve their goals. The role will provide people with homes and specialist support, so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Further information: <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li></ul><ul> <li>This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li></ul><ul> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites</li></ul><ul> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li></ul><ul> <li>This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends</li></ul><ul> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>About you You will have: <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li></ul><ul> <li>Clear verbal and written English</li></ul><ul> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li></ul><ul> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li></ul><ul> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li></ul><ul> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li></ul><ul> <li>Effective team working</li></ul><ul> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li></ul><ul> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li></ul><ul> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>Experience of managing a caseload of clients along with of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery would be preferable although not essential. An understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs would also be beneficial We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Two Saints is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We carry out pre--employment checks such as DBS checks, Overseas police checks (where appropriate), reference checks, and CV gap querying for all new staff members. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

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