Community Warden
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,334 to £28,770 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Local Government Pension Scheme |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 July 2025 |
| Location: | Yeovil |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Yeovil Town Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
This is an exciting time to join Yeovil Town Council and become part of a positive and dedicated team delivering for the residents of Yeovil.
We are looking to recruit a team of Community Wardens to undertake a range of tasks and activities on behalf of Yeovil Town Council. The role will include patrolling YTC facilities and land, supporting vulnerable residents, encouraging good behaviour, inspecting facilities etc. It is anticipated that the role will evolve to take on some low-level enforcement tasks. One thing is for sure, no two days will be the same. The role will involve some evening and weekend work which will vary depending on the time of year and planned/reactive events and activities. Confidence, flexibility and ability to work as part of a team are all essential.
Main Purpose of the Job
Provide a proactive and visible presence in Yeovil communities to improve residents’ quality of life and promote stronger and safer communities.
Deliver a trusted community-based service that anticipates and addresses local concerns by implementing preventative and early intervention measures. Collaborating with partners to deliver solutions which will allow Yeovil’s residents and communities to thrive.
Summary of Responsibilities and Duties of the Job
1. To establish and develop relationships with communities, local forums, agencies and organisations and contribute to the development and improvement of community groups and events. Work with autonomy to deliver projects, events and initiatives to address community issues and solve complex problems.
2. Provide a visible presence to promote feelings of safety and engaging with the local community and businesses.
3. To work with partners (for example Yeovil Crime Reduction Team, police, housing, social care) and find solutions for individuals with complex needs and to improve the perceptions of crime and anti-social behaviour within the town of Yeovil.
4. To carry out a range of routine tasks and visual inspections to help ensure facilities are safe, welcoming and compliant.
5. Maintain appropriate records as required, including; work planned and completed, evidence of outcomes achieved and operational administration. Contribute to the planning, monitoring, delivery and promotion of the service, to include; provision of management information, recommendations of improvements to work practices and identification of issues requiring improved processes or policy.
6. To support the protection of the visible amenity of the town through engagement, education, advice and enforcement.
7. To promote the vibrancy of the town centre through information and advice to visitors, helping with directions and supporting event promoters to manage public safety.
8. To respond to queries from business and members of the public across the Town, providing advice and guidance in relation to community safety.
9. Any other appropriate duties or responsibilities, as required by the Director of Infrastructure (Property & Assets).
We are looking to recruit a team of Community Wardens to undertake a range of tasks and activities on behalf of Yeovil Town Council. The role will include patrolling YTC facilities and land, supporting vulnerable residents, encouraging good behaviour, inspecting facilities etc. It is anticipated that the role will evolve to take on some low-level enforcement tasks. One thing is for sure, no two days will be the same. The role will involve some evening and weekend work which will vary depending on the time of year and planned/reactive events and activities. Confidence, flexibility and ability to work as part of a team are all essential.
Main Purpose of the Job
Provide a proactive and visible presence in Yeovil communities to improve residents’ quality of life and promote stronger and safer communities.
Deliver a trusted community-based service that anticipates and addresses local concerns by implementing preventative and early intervention measures. Collaborating with partners to deliver solutions which will allow Yeovil’s residents and communities to thrive.
Summary of Responsibilities and Duties of the Job
1. To establish and develop relationships with communities, local forums, agencies and organisations and contribute to the development and improvement of community groups and events. Work with autonomy to deliver projects, events and initiatives to address community issues and solve complex problems.
2. Provide a visible presence to promote feelings of safety and engaging with the local community and businesses.
3. To work with partners (for example Yeovil Crime Reduction Team, police, housing, social care) and find solutions for individuals with complex needs and to improve the perceptions of crime and anti-social behaviour within the town of Yeovil.
4. To carry out a range of routine tasks and visual inspections to help ensure facilities are safe, welcoming and compliant.
5. Maintain appropriate records as required, including; work planned and completed, evidence of outcomes achieved and operational administration. Contribute to the planning, monitoring, delivery and promotion of the service, to include; provision of management information, recommendations of improvements to work practices and identification of issues requiring improved processes or policy.
6. To support the protection of the visible amenity of the town through engagement, education, advice and enforcement.
7. To promote the vibrancy of the town centre through information and advice to visitors, helping with directions and supporting event promoters to manage public safety.
8. To respond to queries from business and members of the public across the Town, providing advice and guidance in relation to community safety.
9. Any other appropriate duties or responsibilities, as required by the Director of Infrastructure (Property & Assets).