JOB TITLE Neighbourhood Warden
POST NUMBER 000551
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37 hours
SALARY RANGE £29.439 - £32,739 pro rata for hours worked
Grade 5
TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent
LOCATION/HYBRID Stevenage
Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 25th June 2023
Interviews will be held week commencing: Monday 3rd July 2023
ABOUT US
Stevenage Borough Council has been recognised in our delivery of excellent public services, for the best possible value for money, to the people of Stevenage. Some of those we provide services to are the most vulnerable in our society, and we care deeply about the difference we make to their lives every day.
We aim to improve the quality of life, life chances, and life choices, for all our residents in Stevenage.
We care passionately about our town and are committed to making a real difference to the lives of all our residents now, and into the future
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about making a difference in local communities?
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Community Development team for a Neighbourhood Warden to join us
You will play a key role in the improvement of resident’s quality of life in Stevenage and will contribute to developing a co-operative, sustainable and more socially cohesive community. As our Neighbourhood Warden, you will also contribute towards planned and targeted approaches to ensure residents, businesses and visitors have a great experience of living in, working in and visiting Stevenage, in partnership with a range of internal and external partners to achieve success.
You will also carry the lead responsibility for reporting environmental concerns and supporting the development of neighbourhood improvement work, ensuring local residents are at the heart of decision making.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role you will have been educated to a good standard, ideally including GCSE’s grade 4 or above, and have proven experience of working within local communities, preferably in a role with community engagement responsibilities.
You will be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team, deal calmly and confidently with emotional situations and have the ability to understand the needs and perceptions of residents.
You will also have proven experience of working with residents and within local communities, building relationships, improving outcomes and co-ordinating consultation, community mapping and resident engagement
A full UK driving licence (with access to own vehicle) is desirable.
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunism - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name: Gemma Maret
Job Title: Co-operative neighbourhoods Programme Manager
Phone Number: 07810 154847
Email:gemma.maret@stevenage.gov.uk
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
