Neighbourhood Warden (14725)

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to work within the Neighbourhood warden team in the West district.

It is a varied and satisfying role where you will work in the heart of neighbourhood's, regularly patrolling, identifying and reporting any areas that could be improved or need maintenance. This will include carrying out cleaning and some minor repairs, helping to reduce crime and build better communities.

You will be responsible for:

• Instilling local confidence and promoting a positive image for the area.

• Making sure that a neighbourhood is kept clean and tidy and looks well cared for.

• Assisting to provide a safe and well-maintained environment in the area, with the aim of improving the quality of life to all local people.

• Directly engaging with children, youths and the community in general. Participating in and leading regular events and projects as directed by Housing Services management.

• Monitoring and reporting upon block/neighbourhood services provided, working in close partnership with other divisions and agencies.

• Assisting in the promotion of Community Safety, environmental improvements and contributing to community development.

• Assisting other City Council staff in fostering/developing representative tenant's groups in the area and to attend group meetings if required.

• Assisting in the promotion of responsible citizenship in respect of litter, dog fouling and related issues.

To be successful in the role you will need to have a keen eye for health and safety.

This is a 37 hour per week, permanent, full time contract which falls within Grade 7 of the Southampton City Council’s pay grades. This will equate to an annual salary of £29,777 - £33,944 (Based on working five-day week not weekends). The fixed working patterns will be: Monday - Friday

This is great opportunity to become a valued member of the community and make a sizeable difference. Therefore, we are looking for people with commitment and character. We will provide you with training and a uniform.  

Working for Southampton City Council will have its rewards, we are part of the Hampshire pension scheme and the post will come with a minimum of 23 days annual leave (not including bank holidays) dependent on your continued service in Local Government. There are lots of other employee benefits open to SCC employees, discounted travel to money off at selected restaurants, shops and salons.

If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the position please contact Adam Podsiedlik on 023 8091 5085.

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk
Tel: 023 8083 4033

Additional information:

• The working hours for this role are 37 hours per week 
• This is a permanent position.   
• Please note that appointments are usually made at the bottom of the salary scale.
• This post requires a DBS check.
• For any posts that require a DBS check, if you have lived outside the UK within the last 5 years, you will be required to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct or a police certificate from the country/countries you have resided in. Kindly note that this is at the expense of the candidate, as well as any costs involved for translating into English.

How to apply:

To apply for the position please select the 'Apply for this job' button at the bottom of the page.

The supporting statement section of the application form must be completed, unless there are specific criteria questions for you to evidence against. Applications are shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria found within the job description for the post. Please refer to the job description when completing your application form and evidence how you meet the required criteria/questions. A CV on its own will not be considered.

Unfortunately we are not able to accept applications that are made through a third party agency. We cannot guarantee that any correspondence sent from third party agencies will be responded to. To ensure your application is received please apply directly through our website.

We are proud to be #DisabilityConfident and support fair recruitment practices. Find out how you can get involved at gov.uk/disability-confident.  No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

Southampton City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.  It is committed to delivering services to ensure they are happy, safe and have opportunities to reach their goals as responsible members of our community.  We believe it is always unacceptable for a child, young person or adult to experience abuse of any kind, and recognise our responsibility to safeguard and promote their welfare.  We are committed to following safe practices to ensure this and expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.  This commitment is reflected in all our recruitment and selection practices.

As a Corporate Parent we are actively aiming to support all our children in care (looked after children) and care leavers. Any applicants who are children in care or care leavers, who meet the essential criteria for the post applied for, will be guaranteed an interview.