Community Safety Wardens (CSWs) are a highly visible, uniformed presence in our communities, working on behalf of the Council and alongside other partner agencies to help keep residents safe.
The role focuses on preventing and addressing anti-social behaviour (ASB) and environmental crime across the borough through proactive, intelligence-led patrols, engagement with local communities, and the effective use of enforcement powers where appropriate. CSWs play a key role in tackling issues early, providing reassurance to residents, and helping to reduce harm.
In addition to patrol duties, CSWs investigate reports of ASB and environmental offences, gathering evidence from a range of sources, and work with colleagues and partner agencies to identify and deliver solutions.
This is a varied and rewarding role for individuals who are passionate about community safety, confident in dealing with challenging situations, and committed to making a positive difference to the lives of local people.
Organisation
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Job Category
Regulatory Services
Salary Min
£29,542 per annum
Salary Max
£32,046 per annum
Employment Type
Permanent
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
Community Safety Warden
This position is ideally suited to applicants seeking on an interesting, challenging and diverse role within the Council’s Community Safety team.
Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
The Community Safety Team is currently recruiting for three Community Safety Wardens to join the team.
Community Safety Wardens deliver a professional and effective uniformed service working with local communities, elected members, and colleagues from across the council, police, and other partner agencies to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB).
The post holders will be based in Chester and will be required to travel to other locations across the borough when necessary to meet operational requirements.
The role involves foot patrols, providing effective enforcement for ASB and other relevant offences such as breaches of Public Space Protection Orders, littering, smoking in enclosed spaces and dog fouling and engaging with local communities and businesses to make public spaces cleaner and safer.
The postholder will work within a shift pattern as part of a rota, including evening and weekend working.
The position is subject to successful level 2 Police Vetting.
Reporting to the Community Safety Supervisor, you will play an essential role in delivering our service priorities. You will need to be an enthusiastic, conscientious and resilient individual who wants the best for communities in the borough.
The successful candidates will benefit from:
- Working within a supportive and team orientated work environment
- Between 26 and 31 days annual leave per year (linked to length of service) plus bank holidays with an option to purchase up to a maximum 10 extra days.
- Local Government pension scheme (via Cheshire Pension Fund)
- Commitment and continued support for technical and professional development.
- An excellent salary sacrifice car lease scheme with fuel only on costs.
- Access to working rewards including childcare, cycle scheme, holiday plus, technology scheme, health line plus, work fit gym scheme and a host of other local discounts.
For an informal discussion about the posts please contact James Morris on: [email protected].
The contractual work locations for this role are listed above however you may be required to work from a range of work locations or sites within the Borough and may also be required to work from home, depending on the needs of the service.
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In your application you should ensure that you provide evidence of how you have demonstrated meeting the Council’s core competencies of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
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If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please click the Equality Policy for more information.
For any technical enquiries please email [email protected] Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.
Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk
No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £13.45 per hour for all contracted hours.
For any technical enquiries please email [email protected] and quote job reference number in all correspondence.
