Tackling Violence and ExploitationSerious Adult Violence Coordinator

DescriptionAbout Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centers vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve Caring Inclusive Collaborative which drive everything we do. About the role ADIn Barnet we know that our biggest and most important resource is the workforce. We want to work with professionals who are reflective dynamic proactive and resilient that are aspirational for our children and young people with the ability to drive long lasting change. The Tackling Violence and Exploitation Team is a high-risk complex area of practice. The post holder will lead coordinate and drive Barnets multi-agency Serious Violence Strategy and Violence Reduction Plan working with key stakeholders including police health probation housing and voluntary and charity sector organisations. Please click hereto download the Job description for this role. About youYou will have:An in depth knowledge and understanding of the legislative and policy framework for tackling serious youth/adult violence gangs criminal exploitation county lines offender management child exploitation gang and knife crime.Theoretical and practical knowledge of responding to the issues of crime community safety offender management youth violence or victim support.Experience of writing delivering and monitoring strategies multi-agency action plans Committee reports and service delivery plans.Excellentwritten and oral communication skills.An ability at a higher level to plan projects and tasks in a structured way monitoring progress against plans and can embed these into working practice.Experience of Chairing partnership meetings leading and participating and recommending actions/interventions for change.Excellent organisational skills prioritising work load and the ability to manage multiple demands and competing deadlines.The ability to work effectively in a political environment and establish positive relationships with councillors senior managers staff external partners and interest groups in a way that establishes confidence credibility and trust. What we offer31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidaysAccess to theLocal Government Pension Schemewhich provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependentsWork-life balance options may include hybrid working flexitime job share home working part-timeA vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers supermarkets energy suppliers and moreBroad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work eye care vouchers travel and gym membershipExcellent training and development opportunitiesEmployee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistanceHow to apply Read the job description and person specification before clickingApplyto commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying please contact Christopher Kelly (Strategic Lead for Tackling Violence & Exploitation) on Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.To deliver Barnet Councils commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information please read our equality statement.Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time compressed hours and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we do promise not to judge you for asking.Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore please apply as soon as possible.Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post then regretfully in this instance you have not been shortlisted. ResponsibilitiesRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Academics,Business Objects,High School,Coating,Java,Application Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1