Job Description

About The Role

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In Islington we are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.

To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out 'CARE', which is what we think public service is all about.



Key responsibilities



You will work directly with victims of hate crime to provide tailored support, ensuring they feel safe, heard, and empowered.


You will engage with communities to build confidence and resilience, and tackle hate based behaviours. You will lead in identifying and delivering effective partnership interventions to raise awareness, improve reporting pathways and promote inclusivity.


You will deliver a wide range of activities including workshops campaigns and events working collaboratively with our partner including the independently chaired Islington Hate Crime Forum, Police, local community organisations, businesses victim support services, and the council's Community Safety Team



You will work with partners to deliver on the planning and implementation of the Hate Crime awareness week in October every year



You will Co-ordinate the Islington Hate Crime Prevention Champions, delivering training alongside the police to new champions and maintaining active engagement with existing champions to ensure that they are able to support our residents with peer led advice and reporting



You lead in promoting our Safe Havens scheme, working with teams across the council to support businesses to contribute to a wider 'culture of care' Increasing an awareness of hate crime, safeguarding and community safety to improve feelings of safety for our business owners and residents.


You will take forward engagement events and opportunities across the borough directly visiting business and community groups. Working flexibly to dedicate up to half of your work time in the community with the other half spent both in the office and working from home.



You will identify opportunities for increasing the scheme's visibility working with our communications team to target vulnerable groups and businesses through existing communications channels and partnerships and ensure effective engagement from businesses in providing feedback.



You will support the co-ordination of the Safer Islington Partnership, which is the key forum for governance of Community Safety. This will include working with a range of stakeholders from across the partnership including police, health, probation and LFB partners.



For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact:



Rosamund Harris



Community Safety Manager

Rosamund.Harris@Islington.gov.uk

Working for the team, service and our organisation

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Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn't be clearer: we serve. It's in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people.

Together we can change the future.

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.



To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out 'CARE', which is what we think public service is all about.

Our offer to you

We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include:
Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum Excellent local government pension scheme Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!

Please note:

Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges, without fear of judgement or discrimination.



We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues.



We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting a diverse representation of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organisation. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens, recognising that different aspects of someone's identity can combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and disadvantage.



We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we must listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve. We work closely with our Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace.



Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace. By living out our CARE (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering) values every day and embedding the principles of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work, we can all actively contribute to empowering people and creating a more equal Islington.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The post is subject to

a basic/standard/enhanced DBS check with children/adult barred list, Social Work England/HCPC registration, qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing.

Disability Confident Scheme

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.