Temporary Environmental Warden - Lisburn

Environmental Warden – Temporary Contract

4 months (may be extended)

Lisburn

KEY PURPOSE OF JOB:

The provision of an efficient, effective, economical and equitable Environmental Warden Service to fulfil the Council’s statutory duties regarding the enforcement and administration of Dog Control, Animal Welfare and Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act.

To provide a range of educational, promotional and advisory activities aimed at improving health and wellbeing for residents of the Council area.

To support the Lead Environmental Warden and Environmental Manager in the performance of duties of the post.

Key Responsibilities:

To carry out the full range of educational, promotional and advisory duties, investigation and enforcement, associated with the responsibilities of the post in accordance with any departmental work programmes which exist as required by the Lead Environmental Warden.

To provide information and assistance to members of the public, elected representatives and various statutory and non-statutory bodies.

Participate in partnerships at a local and regional level aimed at improving health and wellbeing within the community.

To undertake dog control duties in accordance with legislative requirements, operating procedures and working practices taking all reasonable actions to trace and identify owners of dogs and where possible, return such dogs to their owners.

Ensure the compassionate and humane treatment of all dogs and to assist in the euthanasia of stray or unwanted dogs in accordance with operating procedures.

To respond to animal welfare complaints in the absence of, or providing assistance to the Animal Welfare Officer in accordance with legislative requirements, operating procedures and working practices. Ensuring in particular the compassionate and humane treatment of all animals.

To carry out investigations under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act in accordance with legislative requirements, operating procedures and working practices.

To ensure the collection, receipt and custody of all monies due in line with Council financial procedures.

To be responsible for a Council vehicle, maintain it in a clean condition, complete the daily vehicle check and report any mechanical faults to the Lead Environmental Warden.

To manage daily workload to ensure that all relevant agreed targets are achieved to ensure that a quality, customer focused service is delivered.

To carry out duties outside normal working hours as are necessary for the satisfactory efficient delivery of the Service.

To deal with hostile and confrontational situations as they arise in accordance with an agreed policy on lone working.

To prepare and serve legal notices, present prosecution cases, attend Court and other hearings as required under the direction of the Lead Environmental Warden and in line with the Council’s Enforcement Policy.

Ensure all Health and Safety legislation and Council Health and Safety policies and procedures are complied with in relation to the services and activities of the post.

Ensure compliance with Council policies and procedures, including Safeguarding, Health & Safety and Equality Legislation, and operate within the highest standards of organisational skills and personal behaviour, which reflect the core values and behaviours of the organisation.

Ensure the provision of high standards of customer care across all the services provided by the Service Unit and promote and manage the services effectively and communicate in a way which enhances and promotes the public image and overall reputation of the Council.

Note: The postholder should be aware that the responsibilities and functional areas of the post may be subject to change as a result of organisational change. The Council therefore reserves the right to change the duties of the post by adding to or amending the range of functional responsibilities. The post holder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

It is essential that applicants have a minimum of:

1.1 5 GCSE passes at grade A-C, or a NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

1.2- One year’s relevant experience of working in a field of dog control and/ or Enforcement experience in each of the following areas:

Control and handling of dogs

Managing contentious situations

Communicating with individual members of the public.

Where applicants do not hold the qualifications as outlined in 1.1 above, they must have 2 GCSEs (Grade A-C including English) and demonstrate a minimum of three years’ experience as outlined in 1.2 above.

It is essential that applicants hold a full and current UK driving licence and access to a car or have access to a means of transport which would enable the applicant to carry out the duties of the post. *Applies only to applicants who have a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act.

Knowledge

An ability to make effective use of IT systems and software packages and appropriate specialised programmes.

A thorough understanding of the legislation relating to the post.

An ability to prioritise daily work task

An awareness of political sensitivities and the ability to maintain an unbiased approach and a positive public relation image.

Other Information:

Start Date: 28 August 26

Closing Date: 17 August 26

Hours of Work: 37 per week

Rate of Pay: £16.90 per hour

Location: Lisburn

If you would like to apply for this role, please send us your updated CV via the link provided and one of the team will be in touch with you. Or if you would like to discuss this position, please contact Task Recruitment on or to speak to one of our consultants.

The client reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should they receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.