Post Ref: CC794
Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.
Working across Calderdale the Neighbourhood Teams deliver a range of initiatives building resilient and cohesive communities, The teams work in partnership with other services and the community to develop and deliver projects and interventions that improve satisfaction with local areas and promote active citizenship.
As a key part of the team, the Community Wardens link across the borough, acting as a highly visible presence, within neighbourhood areas. They link to all sections of the community, working in partnership with other council services, partner agencies including Police, Fire & Rescue Service, local groups and organisations.
Wardens seek to improve the wellbeing of local residents, and make their neighbourhoods safer, cleaner and more enjoyable places in which to live. They visit schools, local businesses and liaise closely with other agencies and departments within the borough to try to solve problems in the community as quickly and efficiently as possible.
As part of the council’s wider enforcement team the community wardens engage with communities to encourage positive behaviours and compliance around a number of issues such as environmental blight; including fly tipping, waste accumulations, littering, dog fouling and other community safety concerns.
The successful candidates will be passionate about serving the local community through a flexible approach and possess an understanding of working as part of a team. They will be committed to a problem-solving approach and have demonstrable communication and organisational skills, as well as be familiar with working in a customer focused role. A full UK Driving licence is desirable.
When completing the personal statement on the application form please refer to the essential and desirable criteria listed on the role profile and clearly explain how you meet these providing examples where possible.
Are you interested in becoming a Community Warden? We will be holding an informal drop in /open day on Thursday 20th August 2026 between 13.00 and 15.00pm at the Apna Hub, Hanson Lane Enterprise Centre, Hanson Lane, Halifax, HX1 5PG. This is an opportunity to come along and find out more about the role and the Neighbourhood Team.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing Date: Monday 24th August 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 9th September 2026
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.
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