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We are looking to recruit a Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) Site Warden to support the day-to-day management of our sites. This is an important role in helping to maintain safe, clean and well-managed environments for residents.
 
This is a part time post at 17.5 hours per week.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?
 
In this role, you will support the day-to-day running of GRT sites, helping to ensure they are clean, safe and well managed. You’ll be a visible presence on site, working closely with residents, the wider team and external partners.

You will also support residents with pitch allocations, site rules, pitch agreements and make sure they are followed. The role also includes attending team meetings and addressing any behaviour or community issues on site.
 
We encourage you to contact Amber Gallagher, Team Leader - Gypsy Roma Traveller via email at Amber.Gallagher@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
 
WHAT WILL I NEED?
 

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills (will be tested at interview)
• Basic IT skills (use of tablet/mobile phone will be tested at interview)
• Experience of living/working with GRT community

Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.

If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

Our commitment to safeguarding
 
Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore if successful in your application, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be sought. Applicants should be aware that the DBS check will disclose both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings, in line with current legislation.

INTERVIEWS
 
Interviews will be held on 9th July 2026
 
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
 
OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
 
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
 
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
 
HOW TO APPLY

Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.

Please visit our website to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application.
 
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email RecruitmentREG@durham.gov.uk
 
All correspondence relating to your application will be sent from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk. Kindly check your spam/junk folder regularly to ensure you don’t miss any updates.
 
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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: Grade 2 £24,796 - £25,185

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

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