Community Safety Officer West Hartford Fire Station & H.q. West Hartford Business Park, Cramlington, United Kingdom £31,537 - £34,434 Permanent Apply By 22 May, 2026 Posted On 1 May, 2026

Northumberland County Council

Cramlington, United Kingdom
Base: £31,537 - £34,434; bonus/equity: not specifi...
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Youth work qualification required
Assessor qualification mandatory
Safeguarding adults and children training
** Northumberland County Council is seeking a Community Safety Officer for its Prevention Department to enhance community safety through educational programs and partnerships. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, relevant qualifications in youth work, and a passion for public service. **

Job Summary

  • This hands-on role supports the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of Prevention programmes across Northumberland.
  • The successful candidate will coordinate engaging safety education for young people and community groups while working closely with operational firefighters and partners.
  • Benefits include 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days after 5 years of service plus automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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** Northumberland County Council is seeking a Community Safety Officer for its Prevention Department to enhance community safety through educational programs and partnerships. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, relevant qualifications in youth work, and a passion for public service. **

Salary

Base: £31,537 - £34,434; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 26-31 days annual leave; Local Government Pension Scheme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Youth work qualification required
  • Assessor qualification mandatory
  • Safeguarding Adults and Children training
  • Experience with challenging young people
  • Delivering community safety interventions

Nice-to-have

  • Teaching qualification preferred
  • Knowledge of firefighting activities
  • Training in Equality and Diversity
  • Strong partnership building skills
  • Resilience in safety-critical environments

Key Requirements

  • Youth work qualification
  • Assessor qualification
  • Safeguarding Adults and Children qualification

Work Rights

Not specified

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