Park Warden

**Park Warden (Public Sector) Immediate Start**

Are you looking for a **Park Warden **role? Interested in working for a Public Sector organisation?

**VANRATH** are assisting a major Public Sector organisation with the recruitment of a **Park Warden **in Belfast. The role will initially run for around 3 months, with this highly likely to be extended, this proves to be a great opportunity.

**Salary**
£11.70 per hour + Fantastic Public Sector Benefits

**Responsibilities**
- To enforce bye-laws, dog control orders, litter code and carry out alcohol enforcement.
- To undertake on behalf of the company, the full range of duties in connection with the council’s powers in relation to anti-social behaviour; including:

- Regular walkabouts or patrols in parks, cemeteries, allotments etc to identify problems and enforce relevant by-laws or legislation relating to antisocial behaviour. This will include, but is not restricted to:
Drinking, littering, graffiti in parks and open spaces;
Dumping/fly tipping;
Dog fouling;
- Investigation of complaints and gathering of evidence in accordance with Council policy and the Police and Criminal Evidence (NI) Order 1989;
- Undertaking enforcement within parks and open spaces, at key events and at seasonal periods alongside partner agencies; and in particular the police;
- Issuing of warning notices and fixed penalties as appropriate;
- Attendance at court or other formal hearings to give evidence;
- Participation in covert and non-covert operations as required.
- To patrol and clock in at designated sites and maintain orderly conduct of the public ensuring general safety; to give guidance and deal with any complaints in relation to the relevant sites.
- To prepare and compile reports in relation to all aspects of the post.
- To lift litter, waste, rubbish and hazardous materials such as glass bottles, dog fouling etc and ensure that all such materials are disposed of appropriately.
- To examine vandalised areas ensuring as much as possible that the vandalised area is made safe and to also furnish reports on observations and the actions taken.
- To update and maintain park opening signs removing any graffiti or other disfigurements, whilst also ensuring that the correct opening hours are displayed. To carry out minor repairs on these signs if required, and to display stencils and temporary signage, on a range of issues as directed by Park Management.
- To undertake routine inspection of paths, parks furniture, lighting etc completing the necessary inspection records and reporting any faults / issues.

**The Ideal Person**
- Possess a full, current driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland, or, have access to a form of transport which will enable them to meet the requirements of the post in ful; and
- Be able to demonstrate by providing personal and specific examples, relevant experience of each of the following three areas:
Dealing effectively with members of the public in a face-to-face environment;
Working within a security role, for example, opening/closing facilities, carrying out patrols, setting alarms, recording and reporting incidents and working with other statutory bodies, for example, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI); **and**

Working in an enforcement or legislative role, for example, dog control orders, litter code and, or alcohol enforcement.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months

**Salary**: £11.00-£11.70 per hour

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Belfast, County Antrim: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location