Kingdom Group are recruiting a Market safety warden!
If you care about your local environment, then this is the job for you!
Previous experience is not essential, as full training will be provided.
We are looking for self-motivated and enthusiastic people to join our team of Community ASB Officers.
Where: Southwark, SE17 area
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Hours: On average, 46 hours per week on a site rota. Tuesday - Sunday 09:30am - 17:30pm
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Council’s ASB Enforcement Team. Southwark Council are looking to recruit a Market safety warden, to join a multi skilled innovative enforcement team. The role has a variety of responsibilities such as engaging with people begging, rough sleeping, street drinking and behaviour that is causing a negative effect on businesses or stalls which include the community who work, live in and visit London. Provide Help and support to people that require it by directing them to the support services available.
This is a high profile and rewarding role that will help make a real difference to the lives of those who experience anti-social behaviour in London.
About you
* You will be responsible for the safety of the stall owners and public
* Contacting support services.
* Patrol Council wards as directed.
* Collect information by interviewing residents, perpetrators, and witnesses.
* You will manage a varied and complex caseload.
* lease with the night time uniformed patrol service.
* Offer guidance, support, and protection to victims of anti-social behaviour, and connect them with other organizations like Victim Support if needed.
* Collaborate with the police, local councils, and other organizations to address complex issues and work on community-wide safety plans.
Training will be provided on site.
Person specification:
* A calm and assertive manner with the ability to deal professionally and diplomatically with people from all backgrounds.
* A resilient character, as some interaction with the offenders, can occasionally be confrontational.
* Ability to defuse hostile situations professionally.
* Good observational and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills for report writing and speaking with members of the public.
* Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and on your own; or as part of the team.
* Capable of being on your feet and walking for long periods and in varying weather patterns.
You will be required to provide a full five-year checkable employment history and be willing to undergo a DBS.
In return for your hard work
* Access to advanced / early pay scheme
* Free equipment (job role applicable)
* Colleague CARE Platform - links to huge benefits, mental health & wellbeing
* support and much more
* Community social value days (available at Line Managers discretion and in line
* with CSVD policy)
* Award winning team and supportive work environment