Community Safety Officer Apprentice

A Community Safety Officer Apprenticeship at Coventry City Council focused on supporting casework, tackling antisocial behaviour, and improving community safety through partnership work.

Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.

• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.

• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.

• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.

• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.

• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

Coventry City Council’s Community Safety Team works at the heart of the city to tackle issues that matter most to residents, including antisocial behaviour, serious violence, and the protection of vulnerable people. We are a proactive, partnership-driven team that combines enforcement, prevention, and safeguarding to reduce harm and improve quality of life across Coventry.

We work closely with a wide range of partners and communities, taking a problem-solving approach to make Coventry a safer place for everyone.

What is the job role?

This apprenticeship role is a fixed term contract for 24 months in line with the length of the apprenticeship training.

As a Community Safety Officer Apprentice, you’ll be part of a partnership approach, supporting real casework, contributing to local initiatives, and helping to respond to issues affecting communities across the city. You’ll gain hands-on experience while working alongside experienced professionals and developing the skills needed to build a career in community safety.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference in their community and wants to build a career in community safety or public service. You’ll be someone who is reliable, curious, and motivated, with good communication skills and a genuine interest in supporting others.

 This is an opportunity for someone who wants to develop professionally, gain practical experience, and play a meaningful role in helping to keep Coventry safe.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans

• Are currently in care or have previously been in care

• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition