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Job Description
Safer Communities Warden (Fixed Term for up to 12 Months)
£25,508 – £27,874
Perth Community Fire Station, High Street, Perth
The Safer Communities Team works with other agencies and services to promote Community Safety, Public Protection and Community Justice.
The Safer Communities Team as a service will support the multi-agency approach to tackle fly tipping issues in the Perth and Kinross area.
The Safer Communities Warden is a uniformed role it requires daytime, evening and weekend working in a fixed rota.
Safer Community Wardens are involved in a wide range of activities – youth issues, anti-social behaviour, school and home visits and problem solving.
This is an interesting and varied role which will give the post holder excellent opportunities to gain experience, and to help others and their communities.
The Individual
You will be enthusiastic, hard-working and flexible.
Change is the norm and applicants will be expected to demonstrate that they can adapt.
Team-working, good communication and partnership are key to this role and the successful applicants will need to demonstrate they have these attributes.
No specific experience or qualifications are required.
You must have a valid driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Gillian Liversedge, Safer Communities Co-ordinator on 01738 475510.
When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.
Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.
As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.
A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.
Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!
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What we can do for you
If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
