Town Warden (18425a)

Town Warden
Location: Dartford, DA1 area
Pay: £13.45 per hour (Weekly pay every Friday)
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
Shifts: Monday–Sunday, 2 rest days on a rolling rota (08:00–16:00 / 10:00–18:00)
Requirement: Must hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Town Warden in the Dartford area to support community safety, crime prevention, and public reassurance initiatives.

This is a frontline, customer-facing role where you will patrol public areas, act as a visible presence to deter crime and anti-social behaviour, and work closely with local businesses, the Local Authority, and partner agencies to help keep Dartford town centre safe. You will play an important role in identifying and reporting incidents, gathering information, and supporting efforts that assist Kent Police in tackling crime and protecting the local community.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-visibility foot patrols throughout Dartford town centre and surrounding public areas.
• Act as a reassuring and professional presence to deter crime and anti-social behaviour.
• Build positive relationships with local businesses, retailers, and members of the public through regular engagement and visible patrols.
• Develop rapport with business owners and staff to encourage the sharing of information, concerns, and local intelligence.
• Provide reassurance, advice, and support to businesses, helping to create a safer and more welcoming town centre.
• Observe, record, and report criminal or suspicious activity through the appropriate reporting channels.
• Gather and document accurate information and evidence to support investigations where required.
• Respond appropriately to incidents such as shop theft, anti-social behaviour, and suspicious activity by observing, reporting, and supporting partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate records, intelligence logs, and daily activity reports.
• Work in partnership with the Local Authority, Kent Police, local retailers, and other stakeholders to support crime prevention initiatives and improve community safety.
• Share intelligence and information that contributes to crime reduction and assists Kent Police with ongoing investigations and enforcement activity.

What We're Looking For

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence.
• Full 5-year checkable work history.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident, professional, and approachable manner.
• Ability to build trust and maintain positive working relationships with businesses and the wider community.
• Strong observational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in challenging situations.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Previous security, community safety, neighbourhood policing, or public-facing experience is desirable but not essential.

Training & Development

You will receive a structured induction covering:

• Community safety and crime prevention.
• Effective communication and conflict management.
• Incident reporting and intelligence gathering.
• Partnership working with Kent Police, the Local Authority, and local businesses.
• Patrol procedures, public engagement, and the use of equipment.

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities will be provided to support your career progression.

Benefits

• Weekly pay every Friday.
• Full PAYE status.
• Flexible pay access via Hastee.
• Company pension (NEST, with one-month opt-out period).
• SSP/SMP eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Vivup employee benefits and discounts.
• Holiday pay.
• Ability to claim eligible HMRC work/travel-related expenses.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

Apply Today

Be part of a team making a real difference in community safety and public reassurance.

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