Community Warden Secondment

CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL; Banbury; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual leave 27 days

Flexi Time

LGPS pension scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Eye test reimbursement

Discounted gym membership

Wellbeing scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Cherwell District Council is seeking a Community Warden on a one-year fixed-term or secondment basis in Banbury. The role focuses on providing a visible uniformed presence, helping residents feel safer, and linking communities with the Council and partner agencies.

The 37-hour week supports agile working across sites. The ideal candidate will communicate confidently, build positive partnerships, and apply a proactive approach to problem solving while understanding relevant legislation and

Formación

• Confident communicator with experience of engaging with the public and building positive relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; maintains composure in challenging situations.
• Understanding of local government enforcement and relevant legislation (Environmental Protection Act 1990; ASBCP Act 2014).

Responsabilidades

• Provide a highly visible uniformed presence across the district.
• Support vulnerable people and act as a link between residents, the Council and partner agencies.
• Engage with communities to improve safety and assist in enforcement as required.

Conocimientos

Confident communicator

Public engagement

Relationship building

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Descripción del empleo

Job profile for Community Warden Secondment

Community Warden Secondment

Castle Quay, Banbury

Job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £34,701.00 - £39,713.50 per annum

Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time

Date posted 06/10/2026

Job reference CDC000481R

Role Profile - Team Member.pdf

Community Warden Job Description.doc

Job description

Regulatory Services and Community Safety

Community Warden

Grade F - £34,701.00 - £39,713.50 per annum

Full Time – 37 hours per week

1 year fixed term or secondment - Agile and flexible working supported

The Job:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Community Safety Team as a Community Warden. Working across the district, you will provide a highly visible uniformed presence, helping residents feel safer, supporting vulnerable people, and acting as a key link between local communities, the Council and partner agencies

The Person:

The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator with experience of working with members of the public and building positive relationships with partners and stakeholders. They will be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, remain calm in challenging situations and demonstrate a proactive approach to problem solving.

They will also have an understanding of the legislation (such as the Environmental Protection Act 1990, and the Anti–Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014), the issues we tackle and experience of enforcement in a local government setting alongside a proven track record of working with other partner agencies

The Benefits:

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We offer agile working, which means we don’t have a rigid work location. Our staff work from home and in the office to best suit the needs of the organisation. Other benefits include:

• A generous annual leave entitlement - 27 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
• Flexi Time scheme
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (including generous employer contribution and the ability to transfer your private pension into the scheme)
• Electric Vehicle and ‘Cycle to work’ salary sacrifice schemes
• Annual Flu Vaccination voucherand £25 eye test reimbursement
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Employees Benefits and a Wellbeing Scheme.
• Incremental pay award (awarded annually in April after one years’ service)
• Town centre office close to the railway and bus stations, canal and amenities

Closing date: Wednesday 25 November 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 02 December 2026

For more information and an informal chat about the role, please contact Katey Humphris on 01295 227989.

Cherwell District Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults