Community Safety Coordinator

The Community Safety Coordinator will support the LCSP in its work to bring together a diverse group of agencies and residents to engage in joint planning and co-ordination of services for the community. A main focus will be the design and delivery of community safety projects in the relevant local authority area. The successful candidate will be a key driving force for the work of the LCSP. They will coordinate an office, which will act as a hub for the local community in relation to community safety. The Coordinator will act as a support to community members to identify local priorities and access relevant services, as well as assisting the Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) in drafting and delivering on a local community safety plan.

The Community Safety Coordinator will manage the work of one staff member, the Community Safety Administrator. The Community Safety Coordinator will be responsible for the day to day running of the community safety activities in the relevant local authority area.

The role is diverse and multifaceted, and the learnings from the pilots have demonstrated that the successful candidate should:

·       Demonstrate the ability to engage positively with a diverse range of individuals;

·       Have proven experience in developing and managing relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders;

·       Demonstrate a proven ability to achieve goals and meet deadlines;

·       Demonstrate the ability to work in a community setting with a wide variety of organisations, services and groups;

·       Demonstrate strong leadership skills, sound judgement, self-motivation and strong interpersonal skills;

·       Have confidence to work on their own initiative;

·       Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

The responsibilities of the post include, but are not limited to, the following:-

·       Supporting the establishment and the work of the Local Community Safety Partnership, including through:

¾    coordinating the development of a work plan for the LCSP;

¾    supporting the development of a local community safety plan;

·       Supporting engagement of community members with the LCSP;

·       Acting as a focal point for community safety in the area;

·       Developing and delivering local community safety projects under the leadership of the Chair of the LCSP;

·       Developing and delivering a communications strategy to keep the community informed about community safety activities;

·       Proactively engaging and building good relationships with other stakeholders working on community safety in the area;

·       Mapping the work by statutory agencies and community organisations that work on community safety activities in the area and liaising with the Local Community Development Committee on any relevant activities;

·       Ensuring the provision, collection and reporting of relevant data and information;

·       Ensuring that adequate record systems are in place and adhered;

·       Ensuring that detailed reports are prepared for key stakeholders;

·       Preparing summary financial and administrative data for internal use;

·       Taking the lead on the organisation and management of all community safety project events;

·       Managing the work of the Community Safety Administrator;

·       Building and maintaining good working relationships both inside and outside the partnership, including with key actors in the local authority area;

·       Under the leadership of the Chair of the LCSP and management function of the relevant local authority, carrying out duties to ensure the control of expenditure within the partnership’s budget;

·       Ensuring that petty cash procedures are followed and that adequate records are kept;

·       Undertaking all duties which may be required which are commensurate with the role of Community Safety Coordinator in consultation with the Chair of the LCSP and direction of the Central Area Manager;

The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Local Authority.

The ideal candidate shall also have:

·       a good understanding of community development processes and principles

·       a clear understanding of the wider environment of community safety across the community, voluntary and statutory sectors;

·       the ability to work on several projects simultaneously;

·       the ability to develop and implement communications plan, including the use of social media;

·       the ability to positively contribute to and lead change;

·       be able to work independently and as part of a team;

·       possess excellent planning and organisational abilities;

·       the ability to administer and oversee programme funding;

·       a high degree of motivation and resilience;

·       a high level of discretion and professional integrity;

·       the ability to evaluate information from a number of sources, make effective decisions and problem solve in a timely manner.

1.     Character

Candidates shall be of good character.

2.     Health

Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

3.     Citizenship:

Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be:

                 i.          A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or

               ii.          A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or

             iii.          A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or

             iv.          A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or

               v.          A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa  or

             vi.          A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa

4.     Education, Training, Experience, etc.

(i) (a) Have obtained at least Grade D (or a pass), in Higher or Ordinary level, in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics,

AND

(b) Have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in Higher Level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics,

OR

(ii) Have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination

OR

(iii) Hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard.

AND

(iv) Have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff.

*Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document.

Desirable:

It is desirable that candidates should have the following:

(a) (i) Hold a recognised NFQ Level 7 qualification in sociology, social policy, law, public health or similar;

OR

(ii) Have a minimum of three years relevant professional experience;

(b) Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a project coordinator or similar role,

(c) Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in communications, outreach or similar;

(d) Have good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, their implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace.

(e) Experience in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage: local community development, public health, criminal justice system, communications and a demonstrated ability in programme delivery.

Each candidate must include on the application form details of all qualifications obtained by them. The invitation to attend for Interview is not to be regarded as an admission that you possess the prescribed qualifications and/or requirements for this post or are you qualified by law to hold the post. Documentary proof will be required before appointment where you claim credit for particular qualification, experience, etc.

COMPETENCIES FOR THE POST

Key Competencies for the post are given in the table below. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form and at interview of competence under each of these headings.

Management & Change

·       Strategic Ability: Displays the ability to think and act strategically. Can translate strategy into operational plans and outputs. Evaluates capacity and performance against objectives. Demonstrates innovation and creativity to secure successful strategic outcomes.

·       Political Awareness: Have a clear understanding of the political reality and context of the organisation.

·       Networking and Representing: Develops and maintains positive and beneficial relationships with a range of stakeholders. Builds networks of technical and professional contacts. Promotes and sustains an appropriate, positive, and cohesive image for the organisation it represents.

·       Bringing about Change: Demonstrates flexibility and an openness to change. Develops and initiates change management programmes to meet end objectives. Influences others and fosters commitment to change.

Delivering Results

·       Problem Solving and Decision Making: Can pinpoint critical information and address issues logically. Understands the context and impact of decisions made. Acts decisively and makes timely, informed and effective decisions.

·       Operational Planning: Contributes to operational plans and develops team plans in line with priorities and actions for their area of operations. Delegates, tracks and monitors activity. Establishes high quality service and customer care standards.

·       Managing Resources: Manages the allocation, use and evaluation of resources to ensure they are used effectively to deliver on operational plans. Drives and promotes reduction in cost and minimisation of waste.

·       Delivering Quality Outcomes: Promotes the achievement of quality outcomes in delivering services. Organises the delivery of services to meet or exceed the required standard. Evaluates the outcomes achieved, identifies learning and implements improvements required.

Performance Through People

·       Leading and Motivating: Motivate others individually and in teams to deliver high quality work and customer focused outcomes. Develops the competence of team members and helps them meet their full potential. Leads by example in terms of commitment, flexibility and a strong customer service ethos.

·       Managing Performance: Effectively manages performance including underperformance or conflict. Empowers and encourages people to deliver their part of the operational plan.

·       Communicating Effectively: Recognises the value of communicating effectively with all employees. Actively listens to others. Has highly effective verbal and written communication skills. Presents ideas effectively to individuals and groups.

Personal Effectiveness

·       Relevant Knowledge: Keeps up to date with current developments, trends and best practice in their area of responsibility. Demonstrates the required specialist knowledge, understanding and training for the role. Has strong knowledge and understanding in relation to statutory obligations of Health and Safety legislation and its application in the workplace.

·       Resilience and Personal Well Being: Demonstrates appropriate and positive self confidence. Remains calm under pressure and operates effectively in an environment with significant complexity and pace.

·       Integrity: Behaves in an honest, trustworthy and respectful manner and is transparent, fair and consistent in dealing with others.

·       Personal Motivation, Initiative and Achievement: Be enthusiastic about the role and sets challenging goals to achieve high quality outcomes. Is self-motivated and persistent when faced with difficulties. Engages in regular critical reflection in order to identify how own performance can be improved.

PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Type of Post

Future relevant permanent and temporary posts will be filled from the panel(s) formed. The post(s) will be whole-time, permanent/temporary and pensionable.

Remuneration

The annual salary which is analogous to the post of Administrative Officer, Grade VII (Circular Letter EL 02/2024) is as follows:

€57,675 - €74,978 per year