Community Warden

5 Months Contract with a local authority

Umbrella Rate: £18.65 per hour umbrella

Summary

• We are seeking a Community Warden to carry out enforcement patrols and deter anti-social behaviour. You will encourage good behaviour and compliance with legislation to make the area cleaner, greener, and safer.
  

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine proactive and intelligence-led patrols on foot, cycle, and vehicle in all weathers across the borough.
  
• Issue Fixed Penalty Notices, Penalty Charge Notices, and Public Space Protection Orders.
  
• Deal with public breaches including littering, parking contraventions, fly-tipping, dog control, noise/smoke nuisance, and licensing investigations.
  
• Keep accurate, PACE-compliant notebook records and prepare reports/statements for legal action in Magistrate’s Court.
  
• Attend court to present evidence as a witness when required.
  
• Assist with the eviction process for illegal encampments.
  
• Report local environmental defects, including car park surface issues, and provide emergency responses to health & safety reports.
  

Experience

• Ability to deal with conflicts and confrontational situations in a confident, professional manner.
  
• Experience in the investigation and processing of envirocrime (e.g., littering, fly-tipping) and anti-social behaviour.
  
• Experience working in local government or a similar environment.
  

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level, grades C and above (or grade 4 and above) in Maths and English.
  
• Full UK Driving Licence.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 40 hours per week (shift rota covering 7 days a week, operating between 06:00 and 24:00).
  
• DBS requirement: DBS and police clearance required.
  
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
  
• This is an Onsite/Outdoor role based in Rugby.
  
• We work on a biweekly payment schedule.