Safer Streets Warden

Reed; Dereham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Safer Streets Warden to enhance public safety in Thetford. This full-time role involves patrolling, offering support, and engaging the community to reduce crime. The ideal candidate will have experience in community safety, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends. A driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement or similar role focused on safety.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong communication with diverse people.
• Experience in low-level enforcement activities.
• Ability to handle safety equipment and CCTV.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visible foot patrols during various hours.
• Assist the public in distress or fear.
• Advise on community safety reporting.
• Provide crime prevention advice.
• Build relationships with community groups.
• Support evidence gathering for enforcement.

Skills

Community engagement experience

Teamwork

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of low-level enforcement

Familiarity with safety equipment

Flexible working hours

Job description

Safer Streets Warden

• Salary: £26,000 - £31,000
• Location: Thetford, with occasional travel to Attleborough, Dereham, and Watton
• Job Type: Temporary (until 31 March 2026), likely to be extended
• Full-time (37 hours per week on a rota basis, including evenings and weekends)

We are seeking a Safer Streets Warden on behalf of the local council to contribute to the deterrence and reduction of crime and anti-social behaviour in Thetford Town Centre and targeted residential localities. This role involves providing a visible, uniformed presence, building strong community relationships, and ensuring public safety through engagement and low-level enforcement.

Day-to-day of the role

• Conduct regular high-visibility foot patrols during days, evenings, and weekends within Thetford Town Centre and other targeted neighbourhoods, predominantly working in pairs.
• Provide a reassuring presence, ready to assist the public in distress or fear for their safety, and complete risk assessments on victims and witnesses of anti-social behaviour.
• Offer advice, information, and support to residents, businesses, and visitors on how to report community safety concerns and incidents of anti-social behaviour.
• Provide crime prevention advice to community members.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with community groups, voluntary organisations, businesses, and internal and external stakeholders, including the police.
• Regularly update the ASB and Enforcement teams and contribute to partnership working with external agencies such as the Operational Partnership Team and Safer Neighbour Team to ensure effective information sharing.
• Gather evidence to support action against those committing crime, environmental crime, or anti-social behaviour, including collecting statements, keeping contemporaneous records, and attending court if required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement or a similar role, with a focus on safety and public interaction.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage positively with a diverse range of people.
• Knowledge of or experience in handling low-level enforcement activities and issuing fixed penalty notices.
• Familiarity with using body cams, hi-viz and stab-proof vests, and other safety equipment linked to CCTV control rooms.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as part of a rota.

Essential

You must have a full driving licence and car (mileage paid)

Reed will undertake an Enhanced DBS on the successful candidate

Please apply online or contact Maxine or Andrea at Reed Norwich