Community Warden

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Calderdale Council is recruiting Community Wardens to serve across Calderdale, acting as a visible presence in neighbourhoods and working with Police, Fire & Rescue, and local groups to improve safety and quality of life. The role is full-time and based on-site in Halifax with a DBS check required for eligible posts.

Successful candidates will demonstrate teamwork, problem-solving and strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence is desirable. Closing date 24 August 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable communication and organisational skills.
• Flexible approach and team working.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver initiatives across Calderdale to build resilient communities.
• Collaborate with council services and partner agencies.
• Engage with communities to encourage positive behaviours.

Job description

Working across Calderdale the Neighbourhood Teams deliver a range of initiatives building resilient and cohesive communities, The teams work in partnership with other services and the community to develop and deliver projects and interventions that improve satisfaction with local areas and promote active citizenship.

As a key part of the team, the Community Wardens link across the borough, acting as a highly visible presence, within neighbourhood areas. They link to all sections of the community, working in partnership with other council services, partner agencies including Police, Fire & Rescue Service, local groups and organisations.

Wardens seek to improve the wellbeing of local residents, and make their neighbourhoods safer, cleaner and more enjoyable places in which to live. They visit schools, local businesses and liaise closely with other agencies and departments within the borough to try to solve problems in the community as quickly and efficiently as possible.

As part of the council’s wider enforcement team the community wardens engage with communities to encourage positive behaviours and compliance around a number of issues such as environmental blight; including fly tipping, waste accumulations, littering, dog fouling and other community safety concerns.

The successful candidates will be passionate about serving the local community through a flexible approach and possess an understanding of working as part of a team. They will be committed to a problem-solving approach and have demonstrable communication and organisational skills, as well as be familiar with working in a customer focused role. A full UK Driving licence is desirable.

When completing the personal statement on the application form please refer to the essential and desirable criteria listed on the role profile and clearly explain how you meet these providing examples where possible.

Are you interested in becoming a Community Warden? We will be holding an informal drop in /open day on Thursday 20th August 2026 between 13.00 and 15.00pm at the Apna Hub, Hanson Lane Enterprise Centre, Hanson Lane, Halifax, HX1 5PG. This is an opportunity to come along and find out more about the role and the Neighbourhood Team.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: Monday 24th August 2026

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Community Warden

Company: Calderdale Council Salary: £25,583 Hours: Full-time Location: halifax, HX1 1TS Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 13 Aug 2026 Closing date: 24 Aug 2026

Summary

Working across Calderdale the Neighbourhood Teams deliver a range of initiatives building resilient and cohesive communities, The teams work in partnership with other services and the community to develop and deliver projects and interventions that improve satisfaction with local areas and promote active citizenship.

As a key part of the team, the Community Wardens link across the borough, acting as a highly visible presence, within neighbourhood areas. They link to all sections of the community, working in partnership with other council services, partner agencies including Police, Fire & Rescue Service, local groups and organisations.

Wardens seek to improve the wellbeing of local residents, and make their neighbourhoods safer, cleaner and more enjoyable places in which to live. They visit schools, local businesses and liaise closely with other agencies and departments within the borough to try to solve problems in the community as quickly and efficiently as possible.

As part of the council’s wider enforcement team the community wardens engage with communities to encourage positive behaviours and compliance around a number of issues such as environmental blight; including fly tipping, waste accumulations, littering, dog fouling and other community safety concerns.

The successful candidates will be passionate about serving the local community through a flexible approach and possess an understanding of working as part of a team. They will be committed to a problem-solving approach and have demonstrable communication and organisational skills, as well as be familiar with working in a customer focused role. A full UK Driving licence is desirable.

When completing the personal statement on the application form please refer to the essential and desirable criteria listed on the role profile and clearly explain how you meet these providing examples where possible.

Are you interested in becoming a Community Warden? We will be holding an informal drop in /open day on Thursday 20th August 2026 between 13.00 and 15.00pm at the Apna Hub, Hanson Lane Enterprise Centre, Hanson Lane, Halifax, HX1 5PG. This is an opportunity to come along and find out more about the role and the Neighbourhood Team.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: Monday 24th August 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 9th September 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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