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Council Worker - Belfast, United Kingdom - BSNI

BSNI

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Belfast, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job description
BSNI have a fantastic opportunity for Belfast City Council for a Park Warden

Hours:
between 6.30am - 6.30pm

Rate of pay:
£12.93 per hour basic rate

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 council's 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 noncovert operations as required.
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.
To prepare and compile reports in relation to all aspects of the post.
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.
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.

Qualifications and experience
- 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

(a) dealing effectively with members of the public in a face-to-face environment;
(b) 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
(c) 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.

If you are interested please apply.

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract

Pay:
£12.93 per hour

Benefits: