Directorate - Regeneration & Environment

Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week

Starting wage will depend upon experience on appointment– (training will be provided to enable career progression)

Working varied shifts over 7 days a week covering 8am – 8pm

Street Safe Team!

Join Our Street Safe Team and Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about community safety and helping vulnerable individuals? Do you have a knack for connecting with people from all walks of life? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About Us:
We are dedicated to creating safe and welcoming environments for everyone in our community. The new Street Safe Team is committed to identifying and safeguarding vulnerable people, creating a visible uniformed presence and ensuring that our towns are places where people want to visit, work and live.

Location:

Rotherham Town Centre and other Principal Town Centres (Dinnington, Wath, Maltby)

If you are passionate about community safety and want to make a positive impact, we invite you to apply for the position of Street Safe Officer:

Role Summary:

As an Enforcement Officer, you will be the frontline presence of the Street Safe Team. You will patrol designated areas, enforce relevant legislation, and engage with the community to address safety concerns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patrol town centers and enforce Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO).
• Address street drinking, substance misuse, and anti-social behavior.
• Conduct littering enforcement and manage environmental issues.
• Gather intelligence and report issues to the Council.
• Provide advice and guidance to members of the public.
• Working varied shifts over 7 days a week covering 8am – 8pm

Experience:

• Experience in enforcement, community safety, mental health, substance misuse or a related field.
• Strong observational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Applications can be submitted online please see the apply online button below.

For an informal discussion or more information please contact Emma Ellis, Head of Service Community Safety and Regulatory Services on 07823 641348

Interviews to be confirmed

This post involves working with children/ adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.

This post operates under a Career Grade/Grading Assessment Scheme, with starting salary and progression through the grades being linked to experience, qualifications and level of work being undertaken.