Location
North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear | United Kingdom
Job description
Temporary positions are available for four Beach Wardens to work along the coast and beaches of North Tyneside, between June and September 2024.
You will be required to assist in maintaining North Tyneside Council’s beaches and coastal infrastructure to the standards required to attain the international Blue Flag Awards and the National Seaside Awards administered by Keep Britain Tidy.
The post will involve dealing with education, Enforcement and the issuing of fixed penalty notices regarding legislation relating to Public Spaces Protection Orders, Environmental Protection Act and dealing with low level antisocial behaviour issues.
You will need to be able to work independently and use your own initiative working proactively with all members of the wider team including external agencies and the public.
A disposition to promote high standards of customer care and communication skills will be required to provide a safe, clean, tidy, and enjoyable coastal environment. You will be an integral member of Local Environmental Services Team ensuring North Tyneside is a great place to live, work and visit.
Successful applicants will work one of 2 shifts covering 7 days per week and be expected to work outdoors on the resort beaches and coastline of North Tyneside for several hours per day to carry out their duties.
In return for your valuable contribution, you will have access to our excellent benefits package:
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (for contracts of 3 months or more)
• A generous annual leave allowance, which increases with service, plus bank holidays
• A range of flexible working and leave options, including part-time working, to support work/life balance (subject to business requirements)
• Access to Occupational Health services including physiotherapy and counselling
• Our Employee Assistance Programme which includes a telephone helpline and extensive online resources for support and advice
• Extensive training and development opportunities including access to our Learning Pool online platform
• Supported career progression
• Discounted membership of our Leisure Centres including 5 gyms; 4 pools; 1 spa and over 250 classes every week
• The ‘Benefits Plus Scheme enabling salary sacrifice for Car Leasing; Cycle to Work Scheme; additional annual leave, public transport season tickets, and professional subscriptions
• Credit Union Savings Scheme
• A supportive Occupational Sick Pay scheme
If you have the appropriate skills and want to make a difference, we would like to hear from you.
For an informal discussion please email, Marcus Jackson, Team Leader Seafront and Environmental Protection at
[email protected]& nbsp; where a phone call can be scheduled.
North Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.
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£23.5k - £23.89k per annum
