Community Warden

Application closing date
28/07/2023
- Location
Halifax
- Salary
Scale 3, SCP 5-6, £21,575 - £21,968 per annum.
- Package
37 hours per week
- Job category/type
Council
- Job description**Post Ref: CC385**

Please note: Internal applicants will be prioritised in the first instance.

Working across Calderdale the Neighbourhood Teams deliver a range of initiatives building resilient and cohesive communities, The teams work in partnership with other services and the community to develop and deliver projects and interventions that improve satisfaction with local areas and promote active citizenship.

As a key part of the team, the Community Wardens link across the borough, acting as a highly visible presence, within neighbourhood areas. They link to all sections of the community, working in partnership with other council services, partner agencies including Police, Fire & Rescue Service, local groups and organisations.

Wardens seek to improve the wellbeing of local residents, and make their neighbourhoods safer, cleaner and more enjoyable places in which to live.

They visit schools, local businesses and liaise closely with other agencies and departments within the borough to try to solve problems in the community as quickly and efficiently as possible.

As part of the council’s wider enforcement team the community wardens engage with communities to encourage positive behaviours and compliance around a number of issues such as environmental blight; including fly tipping, waste accumulations, littering, dog fouling and other community safety concerns.
- Passionate about serving the local community through a flexible approach
- Possess an understanding of working as part of a team.
- Be committed to a problem-solving approach
- Have demonstrable communication and organisational skills, as well as be familiar with working in a customer focused role.
- A full UK Driving licence is desirable.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

**Closing Date: 28th July 2023.**

Interview Date: 10th August 2023.

We may utilise digital interview methods.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.