Job Title: Temporary Park Warden
Hours of work: 37 per week
Start date: ASAP
Contract: Temporary 4-5 weeks (may be extended)
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
1.
To enforce
council bye-laws, dog control orders, litter code and carry out alcohol
enforcement
2.
To
undertake on behalf of the council the full range of duties in connection with
the council’s powers in relation to anti-social behaviour; including:
a.
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;
b.
Investigation
of complaints and gathering of evidence in accordance with Council policy and
the Police and Criminal Evidence (NI) Order 1989
c.
Undertaking
enforcement within parks and open spaces, at key events and at seasonal periods
alongside partner agencies; and in particular the police;
d.
Issuing of
warning notices and fixed penalties as appropriate;
e.
Attendance
at court or other formal hearings to give evidence;
f.
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 with the digital or
other media provided.
15.
To use the
radio, mobile phone or other media provided as required and operate public
address systems to communicate with park users. To use when
necessary body mounted CCTV or other supplied equipment to aid in the process
of prosecution.
16.
To drive
and maintain in a safe and clean condition the vehicle or other transport
provided and report any maintenance or repairs that may be required.
17.
To issue
appropriate literature, customer complaints forms and other information as
required.
18.
To assist
in customer surveys if required, including the compiling of information.
19.
To ensure
that work is carried out in accordance with health and safety legislation and
council regulations, to include the wearing of safety boots and high visibility
jacket, and other PPE and uniform as required.
20.
To work
with community, school and activity groups and individuals to provide a welcome
to the park and to provide support and information about the park and its
appropriate use.
21.
To
undertake guided tours, walks and talks within the parks. To give talks
at schools, sports or community facilities as required. To take
part in a range of educational and other activities as and when required,
ensuring that the required levels of knowledge and skills are kept up to date.
22.
To render
first aid when required.
23.
To
undertake security, information and customer care duties at events as required.
24.
To assist
in emergency situations to distribute supplies and relevant advice.
25.
To
undertake the safe and humane handling of a range of animals e.g. dogs, horses
and wildfowl.
26.
To
participate in all induction and in-service training provided by Belfast City
Council and in the induction and support of all newly appointed staff, as
appropriate.
27.
To
participate as directed in the council’s selection interview programme.
28.
To act in
accordance with the council and departmental policies and procedures including
customer care, equal opportunities, child protection, health and safety,
council regulations and any pertinent legislation.
29.
To
undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and
public profile of the city council.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Qualifications and experience:
Applicants must, as at the closing
date for receipt of application forms:
· 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[1];
and
· be
able to demonstrate by providing personal and specific examples on the
application form, that they have at least one year’s relevant experience in
each of the following three areas:
1. dealing effectively with members of the public in a
face-to-face environment;
2. 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
3. working in an enforcement or legislative role, for
example, dog control orders, litter code and, or alcohol enforcement.
The successful applicant will be required to
undertake and successfully complete a training programme which will enable the
post holder to fully carry out their duties i.e. dog control enforcement and
litter code, if they do not already hold this. The successful applicant will be
required to complete this training and demonstrate competence within six months
of taking up the post.
Full job description available.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please
send an up-to-date CV via the link provided
or contact a member of the team on .
Task Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency
in relation to this vacancy. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome
applications from all suitably qualified persons.