H&T 5906 - G2 Community Warden (Investigative Support) (604352)

South Lanarkshire Council; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement (up to 10)

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working and leave options

Employee discounts

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council in East Kilbride seeks a Community Warden (Investigative Support) to promote safe communities. You will patrol estates using CCTV vehicles, monitor footage, and report anti-social behaviour to upholding standards and cooperation with partners.

A full UK driving licence is essential and two shift patterns apply. Applicants should be confident with the public, have strong communication skills, and experience in customer-focused roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Patrol estates using CCTV vehicles and limited foot patrols to identify issues.
• Report anti-social behaviour and criminal activity to improve neighbourhoods.
• Engage with local communities, police and agencies to uphold standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Job description

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 13 November 2026 at 11:55PM

Location

East Kilbride local office

Hours

35 Hours per week, Permanent

Salary / Hourly Rate

£30,092 - £30,475 per year

We are looking for ways to improve, evolve and advance our service and to support our communities. We are looking for a Community Warden (Investigative Support) to join our Anti‑Social Behaviour team to promote the development of safe and inclusive communities.

You would be required to patrol estates driving the Councils CCTV vehicles and operating mobile CCTV equipment & limited foot patrols, identifying problems and assisting in improving neighbourhood environments by reporting problems of anti‑social behaviour & identifying and reporting criminal behaviour. You will also adopt a proactive approach in identifying issues within a neighbourhood area including participating in CCTV monitoring, responding and reporting whilst ensuring that legislative compliance is achieved and maintained in respect of CCTV including the Data Protection Act and all other relevant legislation.

You will work and develop relationships with local communities, police, local authorities and other relevant agencies and will be a key partner in developing and ensuring local service standards.

You should be confident in dealing with members of the public and demonstrate previous experience of working in a customer focused environment. You must be an excellent communicator and be able to demonstrate effective problem solving and conflict management skills. You should hold a full UK driving licence as driving is an essential part of this role.

We operate a two shift working pattern 10.00 am - 7.15 pm and 5.45 pm – 3.00 am which you must be able to fully participate in.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under‑represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)