Hostel Warden (Casual)

Peninsula Community Legal Centre; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Pembrokeshire County Council in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, is seeking a Casual Warden to support residents in temporary accommodation and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment. The role involves promoting welfare during a challenging time for individuals and families.

The post highlights safeguarding as a priority. Welsh language skills are desirable; applicants may submit in Welsh. DBS disclosure is a condition of employment where applicable.

Qualifications

• DBS disclosure check is required where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals and families in temporary accommodation, promoting welfare and wellbeing during their stay.
• Assist with day-to-day operation of the Council’s hostel and homeless service to maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment.

Job description

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Casual Warden within our Temporary Accommodation Service.

In this rewarding role, you will provide support to individuals and families who have been placed in temporary accommodation while awaiting permanent housing. You will play a vital part in helping residents feel safe, supported, and settled during what can often be a challenging time in their lives.

As part of the team, you will assist with the day-to-day operation of the Council’s hostel and homeless service, helping to maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment. You will have responsibility for promoting the welfare and wellbeing of residents, ensuring they receive the support they need throughout their stay.

Employee Benefits

Our employee benefits are designed to help invest in your future and are in addition to living and working in Pembrokeshire, one of the most beautiful and desirable counties in the UK.

The Visit Pembrokeshire website https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/ is an excellent source of information, and showcases the wide variety of activities, amenities and adventures that await you.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check. Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Guidance Note: Use of AI and Accuracy of Information:

• We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant’s full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
• Providing information that is false, misleading, or exaggerated, regardless of whether it was generated by AI or not, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or dismissal if discovered after appointment.
• By submitting this application, you confirm that all content provided is accurate and submitted in good faith.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Pembrokeshire County Council, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 1TP