Community Support Officer

Community Safety Officer (Patrolling) Contract: 17 weeks Rate: £24.21 per hour (LTD) Hours: 40 hours per week Location: Swindon (borough-wide patrols) We are currently recruiting for a Community Safety Officer (Patrolling) to support a Local Authority Community Safety team on a temporary basis. This is a frontline, high-visibility role focused on patrolling neighbourhoods, engaging with communities, and enforcing local authority powers to reduce anti-social behaviour and improve public safety across the borough. Key Responsibilities Patrolling & Visibility Carry out regular foot and vehicle patrols across neighbourhoods, parks, town centres and priority locations Provide a visible and reassuring presence to deter anti-social behaviour and nuisance activity Monitor hotspot areas and escalate emerging issues to supervisors and partner agenciesCommunity Engagement Build positive working relationships with residents, businesses, schools and community groups Provide advice on community safety, crime prevention and local support servicesEnforcement & Compliance Enforce local authority powers including Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs), littering and dog control regulations Issue Fixed Penalty Notices in line with council policy and procedures Support investigations into anti-social behaviour, environmental offences and community complaintsProblem Solving & Partnership Working Work closely with Police, Housing, Youth Services and other partner agencies Participate in joint operations targeting crime, disorder and vulnerability Contribute to longer-term solutions for repeat community safety issuesIncident Response & Reporting Respond to reports of anti-social behaviour, environmental hazards and community safety concerns Maintain accurate records using council systems Prepare clear written reports and statements where required Escalate safeguarding concerns in line with statutory proceduresWorking Pattern 40-hour working week Flexible shifts including evenings and weekends Two rest days per week Coverage of night-time economy and priority hotspot areasEssential Requirements Experience in community safety, enforcement, security or public-facing roles Confident handling challenging and confrontational situations professionally Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Physically able to undertake regular foot patrols Basic IT skills for reporting and record keeping Willingness to work evenings and weekends Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)Desirable Previous local authority or enforcement experience Knowledge of ASB legislation, PSPOs or environmental enforcement (training provided)To apply or request further details, please contact: George Westhead Recruitment Consultant – Housing & Community Services Service Care Solutions 📧 (url removed) ☎(phone number removed)