Safer Communities Warden, Perth – PKC08890 Full Time

Job Description

Safer Communities Warden  PKC08890
£21,698 – £23,969 Fixed Term (until 31/03/2023)
Community Fire Station, Perth

Safer Communities Wardens are uniformed staff who provide a service to communities between 10am and 10 pm daily. They work a shift system.

The role expects the wardens to work with partners to develop problem-orientated solutions to community problems.

These include

Anti Social Behaviour

Youth Issues

Environmental Crimes

Visitor Management

They also visit vulnerable people in their own homes, carry out school talks and attend community meetings

The Individual

The successful candidate will have:

Experience of working with others to develop creative solutions.

Strong work ethic.

Flexible approach.

Willingness to learn and adapt.

Excellent communication skills.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Roddy Ross, Team Leader Safer Communities by emailing [email protected] or Jim Mitchell, Safer Communities Warden Supervisor, by emailing [email protected]

When completing your application for this post, please ensure you provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current 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, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

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.

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.

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.

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland here.