Matthew Smith Neighbourhood Support Officer at Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Matthew Smith was unemployed for 5 months before gaining the opportunity to get back into work at Cambridgeshire Constabulary as a Neighbourhood Support Officer. Matthew started on the 20 December 2011.

“As a Neighbourhood Support Officer I am responsible for providing administrative services along with engaging and contributing to the community development. To update the police databases, compose spreadsheets, letters and emails. Link relevant departments, individuals and groups within neighbourhood teams using a joined up approach, to reduce anti-social behaviour, crime and the fear of crime and to improve the quality of life for residents and of the environment within our neighbourhoods.”

“The people who I work with in the within the police station, are great. They have helped me progress so much already and are always willing to give me advice and assistance in any way they could.”

“I would like to thank all of the Future Jobs Fund Team for this fantastic experience of a work placement and for all the help and advice they have offered me, also for the training you have given me in my placement so far.”

When asked about the Future Jobs Fund and its benefits. Matthew said “I would highly recommend this scheme. It gives you 6 months of much needed work experience, which gives you a great chance to improve your long term employment.”