Street Warden
£29,064 per annum, 37 hours per week
12 months maternity cover
Forest of Dean District Council is seeking a proactive and community-focused individual to join our Communities & Sustainable Economy team as a Street Warden.
This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a visible difference across the district by helping to create safer, cleaner and more welcoming communities. As a Street Warden, you will act as an ambassador for the Council, working closely with residents, community groups, schools and partner agencies to improve quality of life, reduce anti-social behaviour and enhance the local environment.
Reporting to the Senior Street Warden, you will patrol communities across the district, investigate local concerns and work with residents and partners to address environmental and community safety issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Patrol designated areas and take action to address anti-social behaviour, environmental issues and community safety concerns.
- Act as a key point of contact for residents, community groups and partner agencies, building positive and effective relationships.
- Investigate complaints relating to anti-social behaviour, environmental crime, graffiti, hazards and animal welfare concerns.
- Undertake enforcement activities, including issuing Fixed Penalty Notices and statutory notices in line with relevant legislation and Council policies.
- Manage abandoned vehicle cases and carry out dog warden duties across the district.
- Maintain accurate records, prepare evidence for enforcement actions and support emergency response activities when required.
At the Forest of Dean District Council, we’re passionate about creating connected, resilient, and thriving communities. You’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team that values creativity, partnership working, and making a tangible impact in people’s lives.
You will need…
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above), including English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications.
- Experience of working with the public and building positive relationships with customers and communities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal confidently and professionally with challenging situations.
- Ability to investigate issues, assess situations and maintain accurate records and reports.
- Competent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office, Google applications and other digital systems.
Special Conditions
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
What we can do for you
- Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working (depending on the role)
- Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
- 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years of service
- In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice
- Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
- Generous contributory local government pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
- Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements