Street Warden in Coleford

About The Role

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 are passionate about creating connected, resilient, and thriving communities. You will 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.
• 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.

About The Organisation

Forest of Dean District Council is dedicated to creating a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. Our priorities are centred on fostering thriving communities by empowering and engaging residents, enhancing infrastructure, promoting community well-being, and ensuring social equity. We are committed to decarbonisation and nature recovery, focusing on renewable energy transitions, energy efficiency, transport transformation, nature recovery, and food resilience. Additionally, we strive to build a sustainable economy through the promotion of a circular economy, robust business support, workforce skill development, sustainable town initiatives, and the preservation of natural capital.

Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Forest of Dean District Council is committed to meeting its statutory and moral duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people under 18 years of age and adults at risk who are the recipients of its services and/or activities. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.