Town Centre Warden (2 Posts)

Position reference: 50145351 50145350
Directorate: Health and Communities | Service: Safer Communities
Salary : £31,537 - £34,434
Working Arrangements : On Site
Hours per week : 37, 8 hour shifts over 5 days - Sunday to Thursday
Contract type: Fixed Term until 31st of March 2030
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Closing date : 24/04/2026 a t 23:59
The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard. This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad. This post requires a Police Vetting Check Prospective employees will be required to apply for a Police Vetting Check, Please note that this doesn’t supersede the DBS check. Recruitment Vetting provides the Police service with an assurance as to the integrity and reliability of persons seeking employment within the police community. When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker. This role is defined as a safety critical role within the Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedure. You must therefore be willing to comply in accordance with this procedure. Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority. At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be. We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills. There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Safer Neighbourhoodteam as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities. We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people. Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen. If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it. We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development. There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities . Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley. About The Post Join our team and make a difference in Barnsley town centre. Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging role in community safety in a busy and vibrant town centre? Are you proactive and hardworking with excellent communication and interpersonal skills? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Safer Neighbourhood Service as a Town Centre Warden in Barnsley town centre. The Safer Neighbourhood Service is a diverse team focusing on a range of statutory and non-statutory functions including, but not limited to community safety, anti-social behaviour, environmental crime and blight and all tenure housing management and regulation. The Main Aims Of The Role Will Be To Work closely with a range of stakeholders to reduce and prevent crime and anti-social behaviour. Engage pro-actively with those involved in anti-social behaviour and identify those responsible . Discharge a broad range of summary enforcement powers in a proportionate and professional manner including any powers delegated by the Chief Constable. Assist in the planning, preparation and execution of targeted initiatives as directed including campaigns and planned deployment approaches. Liaise with local businesses and visitors of Barnsley town centre. Provide an ambassadorial role within the town centre offering support where applicable and required . You will provide a visible and reassuring presence, engaging with customers, staff and visitors, and responding to any incidents or issues that may arise. You will also support the delivery of community safety initiatives and projects, such as crime prevention campaigns and events. To be successful in this role, you will need to have: A friendly and professional manner, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills . A calm and confident approach to dealing with challenging situations and people . A flexible and adaptable attitude, as you may be required to deviate some shifts in order to help meet the demands of the service. A willingness to learn and develop your skills and knowledge, as you will receive ongoing training and support . Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form. Job Profile: 104887 Community Safety Officer Town Centre Warden Profile 20200109.docx Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile HIGH.pdf Help with your application form Why work for us? Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria. We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. CV's are not accepted for this role. At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. 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