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Neighbourhood wardens work in local communities to reduce anti-social behaviour.
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; on a rota
There will be
0.3% more Neighbourhood warden jobs in 2027.
In your local area
You could:
You may need to wear a uniform.
You could work in the community.
You can get into this job through:
You could take:
To get onto an apprenticeship, you'll find it useful to have:
You could work your way into this role from other positions within housing associations, the local authority or security companies working for housing providers.
You could search Do-it for volunteering opportunities where you could develop the skills needed to get a job as a neighbourhood warden.
Opportunities may be offered by your local council or other organisations working with people with issues like homelessness, substance misuse, or anti-social behaviour.
You may not need any qualifications to become a neighbourhood warden, although some employers may prefer you to have a good general standard of education with GCSEs in English and maths, and experience of working with the public.
Employers will often focus on your personal qualities and people skills. It may be an advantage to have a clear understanding of the issues faced by the community you will be working in.
You'll usually have induction training, lasting around 12 weeks, while you get to know your area and the issues you might face.
You'll need to:
You can find out more about becoming a neighbourhood warden from your local council.
With experience, you could become an assistant head warden, senior warden, or warden coordinator.