Gypsy and Traveller Site Manager
New Yesterday
Overview
Working as part of Warwickshire County Council's Gypsy & Traveller Team, you will contribute to the safe and effective operation of the Council's permanent Gypsy and Traveller sites, by supporting the Gypsy Roma Traveller (GRT) community with various welfare needs. Welfare support, and partnership working will play a key role in the smooth running of sites. You will be working to contribute to the welfare of the GRT community, this will inevitably support the smooth running of the sites. Your work will contribute to effective running of sites, helping residents to access welfare benefits, health services, and liaising with partner agencies to support the welfare and standard of living for site residents. Your work will contribute to stronger community cohesion between the Gypsy and Traveller communities, local residents, and partners, by ensuring fair site management, effective communication, and adherence to Warwickshire County Council's policies and the Mobile Homes Act.
You will also work with Site Managers where enforcement is necessary to ensure the residents have support during any enforcement action, and work closely with statutory and voluntary partners to promote health, education, and inclusion within the community. This is a dynamic role that involves both independent work and collaboration across the County, including occasional out-of-hours responsibilities.
Responsibilities
As a welfare-based Site Manager you will provide independent leadership in a unique and rewarding position within an experienced and supportive team, and a highly engaged wider partnership. You will work to support residents with welfare benefits, health services, and other welfare needs, promote community cohesion, manage sites, and enforce in accordance with the Mobile Homes Act and other relevant legislation.
Qualifications
Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience in supporting vulnerable adults and families.
Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to manage sensitive and challenging situations confidently.
Experience working with excluded or deprived communities, ideally including the Gypsy and Traveller community.
Experience working with a wide range of statutory and voluntary sector partners.
Understanding and ability to interpret complex legislation and policy frameworks, including the Mobile Homes Act, Health & Safety, and Equality of Opportunity.
Excellent organisational, decision‑making, and IT skills.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and travel effectively across Warwickshire.
Understanding of Gypsy and Traveller culture and community engagement practices.
Requirements
The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.
Working for Warwickshire - This is the difference you make. Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome.
Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre‑engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Benefits
Your future matters to us. You will receive a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 per cent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants, including agile working, a generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discount platforms. For more information please visit the Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage.
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- Location:
- Warwick
- Job Type:
- FullTime