About us: Hackney is London's most diverse and dynamic borough. Stretching from the edge of the City, to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, it is an area of rapid economic growth, particularly in the tech, media, fashion and other creative industries. Hackney has more green space than any other inner London borough, some of the capital's best schools, and first class transport connections, which combined with excellent local public services and a thriving arts, cultural and retail sector, are fast making it one of London's most popular areas to live, work and visit. The challenge for Hackney is to make sure that the borough's economic growth provides benefits for everyone who lives here, and to create opportunities that will transform the lives of local people.
We know that staff are key to our success and we are seeking people with ambition, creativity and commitment to our values to help us achieve the best for the people of Hackney.
The role: As a Community Safety Warden you will undertake a wide range of duties in relation to community safety and environmental crime. In line with legislation, you’ll take enforcement action and provide a visible, uniformed presence across the borough.
Key accountabilities: You will possess the skills and ability to carry out surveys and investigations, assessing the risks and identifying remedial action. You will be a highly effective communicator in writing and verbally delivering clear, concise information to a diverse range of service users. Demonstrative experience in using initiative in problem-solving and decision-making, considering implications and providing appropriate advice is essential for this role.
Duties will consist of patrolling the streets and estates of Hackney by various means of transport (including on foot and bicycle). This includes identifying, recording, problem solving, intelligence and evidence gathering on community safety and environmental issues.
Skills & experience: You will be required to refer to the relevant agency to action environmental and safety defects, occurring problems and improvements required which include identification and monitoring of vacant properties and communal areas. Issuing Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN’s) as well as carrying out enforcement of environmental crime in relation to relevant legislation will also be part of the remit of the role.
We are looking for individuals who can work as part of a team and independently, enjoy regular interaction with members of the public, whilst listening to their concerns and informing them of available activities.
The role requires you to work to a varied shift pattern including late nights, early mornings, weekends and public holidays as well as being able to work outdoors in all weather conditions using various modes of transport including riding a bike.
The individual must be available to work 36 hours a week from Monday - Sunday.
Other: At Hackney, we go that extra mile for our people;we offer a work environment which is stimulating, fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation.If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please visit our website via the button below. Please include a supporting statement, addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience would enable you to meet all aspects of the post, as indicated in the job description and person specification.
Closing date for applications: 20th January 2014.
Successful individuals will be required to be security vetted through, local Police intelligence check and MPS Security Clearance at the CTC (Counter Terrorist Check) levels. Failure to do so will result in instant dismissal from this post.
Within three months of placement appointees will need a suitable accreditation to issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN), and qualified in administering First Aid. Learning support will be supplied where required.
Please note that you must be a resident of the United Kingdom for at least 3 years as this is part of the CTC Vetting requirements for CSAS accreditation. If you do not fulfil the criteria you will be refused CTC clearance and consequently not be permitted to work as a Community Safety Warden with Hackney Council.
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