Thurrock Council
Community Liaison Officer - Housing Safeguarding Team
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Job Title: Community Liaison Officer - Housing Safeguarding Team
Salary: £34,638 - £39,309 per annum
Grade: D
Fixed Term Contract – 12 Months
37 Hours per Week
We are looking for an experienced Housing Community Liaison Officer to work within its Housing Safeguarding Team.
This service aims to provide a high profile, frontline, proactive and reactive response to all aspects of Housing Domestic Abuse. It requires knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse issues and the needs of those affected by it.
Duties include but are not confined to:
- To act as an expert consultant to housing staff across the directorate in relation to domestic abuse.
- To support housing officers in their assessment and interventions with families where domestic abuse is a dominant feature.
- To contribute to raising awareness and understanding about the impact of domestic abuse across the housing service.
- To promote effective communication and joint working between Housing and all local statutory bodies and voluntary sector groups dealing with domestic abuse.
DBS Check: Enhanced with Adults Barred List is required for this post.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Marsia Charman Housing Safeguarding Team Manager on 07904 443607.
Advert Closing Date
- Redeployment Only: 10th September 2026
- Internal & External: 20th September 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
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Application Requirements
As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management from when leaving full-time education is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application. Please provide a full history with explanations of any gaps and ensure you also upload a copy of your full CV.
If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
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Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
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Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council
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