Senior Anti-Social Behaviour Officer

About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Anti-Social Behaviour Officer to join our Safer Communities Service. The anti-social behaviour team are responsible for pro-actively generating appropriate work action plans to tackle problem issues within our communities. The role would be expected to lead on complex cases and offer support/training to colleagues and/or partnership officers with specific and/or contentious issues that arise when dealing within Community Safety related work areas.

In this role, you will be required to undertake a number of diverse specialist or technical activities within Community Safety framework using skills that would have be gained through professional qualifications and/or practical experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• To manage a caseload of high-risk victims, offender and locations in relation to Anti-Social Behaviour and take appropriate action using enforcement tools and powers and/or other remedial interventions to tackle anti-social behaviour issues highlighted to the council and other partner organisations as appropriate.
• To provide information and advice to colleagues and partnership officers to ensure the appropriate action is taken to tackle issues and/or ensure legal action can be taken.
• To gather evidence and prepare statements and accompanying documents in order to proceed with legal action in accordance with legislation (including Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984) and council policy and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and officers in partner agencies both verbally and in writing, through the appropriate use of case notes and other record keeping within information sharing protocols and record keeping policies. Prepare briefing papers and collate prosecution files as appropriate and present as necessary.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The postholder will also be required to complete Police Vetting checks to NPPV2 in order to fulfil responsibilities required.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is preferred for this role.

This position is based at the Town Hall, Weston super Mare, with flexibility to work elsewhere or from home for part of the week.

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 2-3 days in the office
• Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
• Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about working in Anti-Social Behaviour and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

• Vocational qualification or experience to level 4 relevant to the service area e.g. NVQ or BTEC in Community Safety/ASB
• Extensive practical experience of working within the service area, giving rise to a variety of technical skills and sound understanding of the standards, legal responsibilities, work practices and processes relevant to the role.
• Significant work experience of complex case co-ordination gained from considerable work experience in a multi-agency setting within a similar field (e.g. Police, Local Authorities, Housing Associations)
• A demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the role and responsibilities of organisations and communities in addressing anti-social behaviour and other community safety issues
• Experience of partnership working and engagement with communities
• Experience of developing and delivering multi-agency practical solutions to a range of anti-social behaviour and community safety issues.
• Ability to analyse data and use it to make decisions about service improvement
• Ability to prepare and present evidence clearly and confidently, this may include presentation of reports to colleagues, councillors, partnership officers and the community.
• Ability to manage/organise own work to meet agreed deadlines
• Ability to present evidence clearly and confidently, this may include presentation of reports to colleagues, councillors, partnership officers and the community.
• Ability to use a range of computer software including databases and operate mobile computer equipment
• Ability to work without close supervision and recognise professional boundaries to seek advice when appropriate.
• Understanding and recognition of professional boundaries
• This post is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• Ability to pass and maintain Police Vetting checks to NPPV2

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Clair Sandilands, Violence Reduction and Interventions Manager at clair.sandilands@n-somerset.gov.uk or call 07823 362034

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date: week commencing 16th March 2026.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.