Warden Default Operative

Joshua Robert are working with a well-established client that is working with quite a few local authorities and housing associations across the North East

Durham County Council are looking for an experienced Warden Default Operative (Waste Removal) to join their team temporarily, circa 3 months.
 
Job Information
Working as part of a team with responsibility for the cleansing of public and private areas.
 
Duties & responsibilities:

To carry out the instructions of the Team Leaders/South/East Coordinator in a safe, competent, and proper manner.
Responsible for the removal and disposal of accumulated waste within yards and gardens, also on private/unadopted and public land, including incidents of dog fouling, waste will include but is not limited to unauthorised fly tipping, soil, leaves and weeds, green waste, white goods, household waste, putrescent and clinical waste, rubble, litter, and graffiti to maintain clean public spaces within given locations across the district.
To board up/secure properties from a ground level if needed/required
The above is not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and the competence of the post as directed by the Head of Service.
To attend meetings and training courses relevant to the post as required.
To complete logs/timesheets and other relevant forms as required during daily operations.
Liaise with internal partners such as pest control, refuse and recycling, Clean and Green and Environmental Health.
Provide advice and assistance to residents where appropriate.
Assist in the removal and disposal of clinical waste from designated areas.
To remove and dispose of hypodermic needles and associated paraphernalia as requested.
Provide advice and assistance to residents where appropriate.
Ensure compliance with the Council’s practices and procedures in particular the Safe Working procedures for the disposal of hazardous waste.
To assess and price/estimate costs of clearance of yards, gardens, and private land.
Responsible for removing waste from yards and gardens, also may need to clear from sheds and outhouses under our default procedure.
To clear property and land externally when required.
Support the Neighbourhood Warden section/service with default/cleansing procedures. Experience Needed:

Experience of the front-line services covered by this post or similar areas.
Experience of working with the public Skills & Knowledge:

Experience of working in an operational related area.
Ability to recognise vulnerable members of the community during the course of your duties and report/ refer concerns to supervision.
Need to work alongside the Neighbourhood Warden team and internal partners agencies, such as Clean and Green, Refuse and recycling. Physically fit due to manual handling sometimes heavy/awkward items.
Investigating fly tipped waste by physically sifting through waste
Maybe required to use specialised tools using all available resources. The ability to assess/estimate the amount and weights of material plus costs for removal and disposal
The ability to assess/estimate the amount and weights of material plus costs for removal and disposal
The ability to use email and basic IT systems Personal Qualities:

To be able to plan their workload/schedule with support from supervision.
Commitment to customer care.
Ability to work under minimum supervision.
Team Worker.
Flexible approach to work including working with others to ensure tasks are completed.
To work longer hours during summer as required.
Due to the requirement to drive a County Council vehicle in this role, appointment will be subject to the production of a valid driving licence for the required category of vehicle and the satisfactory completion of an in-house Driver Induction Assessment.
The ability to be able to drive a caged vehicle, category C1 licence required (covers up to 7.5 tonnes)  
 Working week :
Monday to Friday - 8.30am till 4.30pm