Prevent Engagement Officer - Camden Town, United Kingdom - Positive Employment

Positive Employment

Verified Company

Camden Town, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Prevent Engagement Officer based in the Camden area.

Prevent is part of CONTEST, the Government's counter-terrorism strategy.

The aim of Prevent is to give due regard to the need to stop people being drawn into radicalisation, stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.

We do this by challenging terrorist ideology; supporting vulnerable people and supporting sectors and institutions to build resilience.

The successful post holder will will build strong and sustainable relationships with key community organisations and support the development of a shared approach to safeguarding against radicalisation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Providing safe spaces for organisations to discuss their concerns about radicalisation and share their good practice.
Support the development and dissemination of resources, the delivery of training and support Prevent aims and objectives.
Be responsible for the administration functions across the range of forums and meetings under the Prevent umbrella.
Build and maintain a network of contacts within their local area to advance Prevent activity. This includes the wider local authority, police, Home Office and the Department for Education.

Personal Requirements:

Prior experience in the community sector, with good political awareness.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and have the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
Good understanding of the Governments Prevent Strategy and how this affects communities and community organisations.
Knowledge of and support for Camden's strategy to safeguard vulnerable individuals and organisations from radicalisation.
Willingness and capability to develop an understanding of ideologies which may lead to radicalisation and appropriate counter narrative.
Ability to create safe spaces for dialogue on sensitive issues, maintaining the emotional safety of those involved.
Some experience of working on projects which have SMART objectives and a requirement for evidencing of outcomes.
Enhanced DBS Certificate.
3 years work references.

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