Temporary Park Warden (Belfast BT9)

Park Warden

Temporary Contract

Stockman's Lane Belfast

Main purpose of job

To be responsible to Team Leader (Park Warden) for the efficient performance of the park warden service. To carry out all activities in accordance with specified quality, quantity and time targets.

To enforce by-laws and dog control orders, litter code and alcohol by laws.

To work with stakeholders, user groups and others increasing their awareness and enjoyment of parks through events, guided tours, walks, talks and other activities.

To lock up such properties as necessary which will be listed for securing and to liaise with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) where such action is necessary to protect properties.

Summary of responsibilities and personal duties

To enforce council bye-laws, dog control orders, litter code and carry out alcohol enforcement.

To undertake on behalf of the council the full range of duties in connection with the councils powers in relation to anti-social behaviour; including:

Regular walkabouts or patrols in parks, cemeteries, allotments etc to identify problems and enforce relevant by-laws or legislation relating to antisocial behaviour.

This will include, but is not restricted to: Drinking, littering, graffiti in parks and open spaces; Dumping/fly tipping; Dog fouling;

Investigation of complaints and gathering of evidence in accordance with Council policy and the Police and Criminal Evidence (NI) Order 1989;

Undertaking enforcement within parks and open spaces, at key events and at seasonal periods alongside partner agencies; and in particular the police;

Issuing of warning notices and fixed penalties as appropriate;

Attendance at court or other formal hearings to give evidence;

Participation in covert and non-covert operations as required.

3. To patrol and clock in at designated sites and maintain orderly conduct of the public ensuring general safety; to give guidance and deal with any complaints in relation to the relevant sites.

4. To prepare and compile reports in relation to all aspects of the post.

5. To lift litter, waste, rubbish and hazardous materials such as glass bottles, dog fouling etc and ensure that all such materials are disposed of appropriately.

6. To examine vandalised areas ensuring as much as possible that the vandalised area is made safe and to also furnish reports on observations and the actions taken.

7. To update and maintain park opening signs removing any graffiti or other disfigurements, whilst also ensuring that the correct opening hours are displayed. To carry out minor repairs on these signs if required, and to display stencils and temporary signage, on a range of issues as directed by Park Management.

8. To undertake routine inspection of paths, parks furniture, lighting etc completing the necessary inspection records and reporting any faults / issues.

9. To provide attendant duties at park buildings, playgrounds, pavilions, properties and open spaces.

10. To carry out visual playground inspections, report any hazardous equipment or vandalism within these areas and make safe

11. To carry out daily vehicle and equipment inspections completing the required inspection documentation.

12. To check buildings within parks, playing fields and open spaces ensuring they are secure, opening and closing them as required.

13. To assist in the training and mentoring of team members, volunteers and placements.

14. To maintain records and complete paperwork or computerised records in connection with incidents, inspections, accidents and vandalism. To identify, report and record, using PDA (Personal Digital Assistants) or other systems on a range of safety and other inspections, recording damage / incidents.

A full Job Description is available

Essential criteria

Qualifications and experience

Applicants must, as at the closing date:

have a full, current driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland, or, have access to a form of transport which enables them to carry out the duties of the post in full

and

be able to demonstrate by providing personal and specific examples that they have at least one year's relevant experience in each of the following three areas:

dealing effectively with members of the public in a face-to-face environment;

working within a security role, for example, opening/closing facilities, carrying out patrols, setting alarms, recording and reporting incidents and working with other statutory bodies, for example, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI);

and working in an enforcement or legislative role, for example, dog control orders, litter code and, or alcohol enforcement.

[1] Please be advised that this alternative is a reasonable adjustment specifically for applicants with disabilities who, as a result of their disability, are unable to hold a full, current driving licence. However please also be advised that, given the business need for the post holder to drive council-owned vans on a daily basis in order to fulfil the duties of the post then the reasonableness of this adjustment will be thoroughly considered prior to any appointment being made.

Other Information:

Start Date: 5 October 26

Closing Date: 2^nd October 26

Hours of Work: Winter months 29 hours – shift pattern below the shift pattern requires the person appointed to work 3 late shifts and 1 early shift over a four week period. On the late shifts the daily finishing times will be applied one hour after park closing time. Starting times will, therefore, be worked back from this finishing time. On the early shifts starting times will be 6:30am irrespective of hours worked.

Rate of Pay: £15.82 per hour plus accrued holiday pay

Location: Belfast BT9

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 02890 421047 or 07812 017416 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.