ASB Legal Officer - #2168580

ASB Legal Officer

Location: Merseyside - Multiple locations available.

Pay Rate: £23.60 per hour (via Hays)
Contract: 3-Month Rolling Contract with Potential for Extension or Permanent Appointment
Working Pattern: Full-Time, 37 Hours per Week

Your new company

An award-winning social housing provider is seeking an experienced ASB Legal Officer to join its Housing Services team. With a strong commitment to creating safe, sustainable communities, the organisation works proactively to tackle anti-social behaviour and tenancy breaches, ensuring residents can enjoy their homes free from nuisance and harassment.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded housing organisation on a 3-month rolling contract, with the potential for extension or a permanent opportunity for the right candidate.

Your new role

As an ASB Legal Officer, you will play a key role in managing complex anti-social behaviour and tenancy enforcement cases, working closely with housing teams, legal representatives and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes for residents and communities.You will be responsible for progressing cases from investigation through to legal action where necessary, ensuring all cases are managed in line with legislation, policies and best practice.

Key duties will include:

• Managing a caseload of complex anti-social behaviour and tenancy breach cases.
• Investigating reports of nuisance, harassment, domestic abuse and environmental ASB.
• Preparing legal documentation and evidence bundles for court proceedings.
• Drafting witness statements and coordinating supporting evidence.
• Applying for injunctions, possession proceedings, closure orders and other legal remedies where appropriate.
• Representing the organisation at court hearings and legal case reviews as required.
• Liaising with solicitors, legal teams, local authorities, police and other partner agencies.
• Providing expert advice and guidance to housing management colleagues on ASB and tenancy enforcement matters.
• Ensuring cases are managed in accordance with legislation, policy and regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining accurate records and case management systems.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as an ASB Officer, Tenancy Enforcement Officer, Community Safety Officer or in a similar role within social housing.
• Strong knowledge of ASB legislation, tenancy law, enforcement processes and best-practice case management.
• Confidence managing a varied caseload of low, medium and high-level anti-social behaviour matters.
• Experience progressing legal action relating to tenancy enforcement, including injunctions, possession proceedings, closure orders and other enforcement remedies.
• Good level of experience in legal processes where representation is required, including hearings and pleadings, liaising with and assisting solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals.
• Sound knowledge of housing legislation, tenancy management, anti-social behaviour, crime and disorder legislation, compliance requirements and sector best practice.
• Good understanding of compliance, health and safety responsibilities and risk management within a housing setting.
• Excellent communication, interviewing and investigation skills, with experience gathering evidence, taking witness statements, preparing legal documentation and presenting evidence in court.
• Strong report-writing and case management skills with the ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, legal representatives, the police, local authorities and other partner agencies.
• A proactive, organised and resilient approach to managing complex and challenging cases.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive hourly rate of £23.60 per hour, paid weekly via Hays.
• Full-time hours with a stable 3-month rolling contract.
• Opportunity for contract extensions and potential permanent employment.
• Exposure to complex and high-profile ASB casework.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays consultant throughout your assignment.
• The opportunity to contribute towards safer and stronger communities.
• Lots of WFH

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Lauren Corkill at Hays for a confidential discussion about your next career move.

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