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Every Two weeks we will publish an EXCLUSIVE Interview with those who work with WERA and manage services to the estate and Lambeth.  We will ask the questions that you may well of always wanted to ask whether they be at the Housing, in politics or the police as well as many more...

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Sabina Joseph
Nuisance and Anti-Social Behaviour Officer

Lambeth Living

 

Please tell us what your role involves? 

      I advise Housing Officers on how to manage nuisance cases appropriately and I lead on on complex cases.  I also deal with escalation of nuisance that may lead to legal action.  I work very closely with the Police, other social landlords, Mental Health Team, Social Workers and the Lambeth Mediation Service.

 

How long have you been in this role? 

      Since August 2007

 

What aspects of your role do you most enjoy? 

       Working with young people, resident and tenants, and outside agencies to tackle nuisance and anti-social behaviour.

 

What is your favourite cuisine? 

       Caribbean food.

 

Do you think your job makes a difference to the community, if so, why? 

      Nuisance and Anti-Social Behaviour is a growing problem in Britain today.  As a community we need to learn to respect and value ourselves and our neighbours.  As a landlord we have a duty to ensure that all our tenants honour their obligations.  My role is not only about intervention, prevention and enforcement, it is also about educating people about acceptable ways to live in our community.

 

Where would you most like to visit in the world? 

       California

 

If you could chose any other job other than the one you are doing, what would you like to do? 

      An adviser to the Prime Minister

 

What item can you not leave home without? 

      My mobile phone 

 

What motivates you day to day to do your job? 

      My son 

 

How do you like to enjoy your spare time? 

      Spending time with my family, socialising with friends

 

Who inspires you? 

       Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, my parents 

 

Does your role have a direct benefit to the Weir Estate? If so, can you please explain how? 

      The purpose of my role is to tackle ASB in all parts of the Clapham Area including the Weir Estate. ASB can take many forms whether it is rubbish dumping, noise nuisance, verbal abuse or drugs dealing.  I work with residents from all over Clapham to resolve any ASB issues that they maybe are experiencing.

 

What does community mean to you? 

        People from all walks of life living, learning and working together.

 

Describe yourself in 3 words. 

      Fun, determined, passionate

 

What is your biggest ‘pet hate’? 

       A barman who can't make a good Mai Tai!

 

Where is your favourite place in Lambeth? 

       Brixton

 

Who would be your ideal ‘Come Dine with Me’ Dinner Guests? (max 4) 

       Barack Obama, Simon Cowell

 

What makes you happy? 

      Watching my son grow up

 

What one change would make your job easier? 

      Information Sharing

 

Can you explain the procedure for how and when residents should contact you? 

      Each case is judged on its individual circumstances and as such, this will determine on who will investigate your case. In the first instance the resident should contact the Housing Officer to report nuisance/anti-social behaviour.  I can be contacted directly on 0207 926 3835 or e-mailed on svjoseph@lambethliving.org.uk.

 

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