PARK WARDEN

About the Role

Are you passionate about keeping parks and public spaces safe, clean and welcoming for everyone?

We are looking for a reliable, confident and community-minded Park Warden to help maintain the safety, security and enjoyment of Belfast's parks.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out regular patrols of parks, open spaces, cemeteries and other designated council sites.
• Promote responsible behaviour and help enforce relevant council by-laws, dog control orders, litter regulations and alcohol restrictions.
• Identify and report antisocial behaviour, vandalism, littering, dog fouling and other issues.
• Record incidents, complete reports and maintain accurate inspection and safety records.
• Help keep parks and public areas clean, safe and accessible, including removing litter and disposing of waste appropriately.
• Open and close designated buildings and facilities, carry out security checks and liaise with the relevant authorities when required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, community groups and partner agencies, including the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must have:

• A full, current driving licence valid in Northern Ireland, or access to suitable transport to carry out the duties of the post, subject to the requirements of the role.
• At least one year's relevant experience in each of the following areas:
• Dealing effectively with members of the public face-to-face.
• Working in a security role, such as carrying out patrols, opening and closing facilities, securing premises, recording incidents or liaising with relevant authorities.
• Working in an enforcement or legislative role, such as enforcing rules, regulations, dog control requirements, litter regulations or alcohol restrictions.

Applicants must provide personal, specific examples of their relevant experience on the application form.

Skills and Attributes

• Customer service: A professional, approachable manner and a commitment to providing good customer care.
• Communication: The ability to communicate effectively with the public, colleagues, community groups and external agencies.
• Report writing: The ability to record incidents, accidents, inspections and antisocial behaviour clearly and accurately.
• Teamwork: The ability to work effectively with colleagues and contribute to shared objectives.
• Health and safety awareness: An understanding of personal responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
• Decision-making: The ability to assess situations, use initiative and make appropriate day-to-day decisions.
• Reliability: A responsible, practical approach to work, with the flexibility to undertake a varied range of duties.

How to Apply

If you have relevant public-facing, security and enforcement experience and would like to contribute to the care and safety of Belfast's parks, apply now, please upload your CV to link or contact [email protected]

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless of if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.