Life as a neighbourhood warden
Neighbourhood Wardens build close links with our residents so they get a good insight into what’s happening in our communities. When something goes wrong, they help sort it out. And when there’s good news – perhaps a social event for older people or the launch of a new neighbourhood football team – they’re often a part of that too.
Wardens patrol the estate, chatting to tenants and identifying any problems that need seeing to. They look out for things like littering, anti-social behaviour, graffiti, and faulty street lighting. They then sort them out by contacting an Estate Officer, a maintenance team, the police, or another organisation working in the community.
Part of their role is about making people feel safe. Knowing that there’s a uniformed Warden around to keep an eye on things is reassuring to residents. Wardens don’t have the powers of the police – instead they note, report and monitor incidents of anti-social behaviour and provide evidence in court if necessary. They also help residents with crime prevention, for example by fitting new window locks and door chains.
