Team of Covid Ambassadors is being recruited
COUNCIL ROLE WILL INCLUDE ROOTING OUT FIRMS BREAKING RULES
A SURREY council is recruiting a team of ‘Covid Ambassadors’ to encourage social distancing and compliance with lockdown measures.
The new recruits will be expected to root out businesses not following government-enforced guidelines, and flag breaches where appropriate.
Surrey Heath Borough Council is advertising the role for “unusual times” at an hourly rate of £12.78, plus holiday pay. Covid Ambassadors will ensure that social distancing is adhered to and correct protection is being worn in busy areas following the reopening of many shops and businesses.
And successful applicants “will be confident communicators with previous experience of engaging with the public, and conflict resolution”.
The role, which will be performed on a ‘casual basis’, is not intended to enforce Covid-19 regulations or have any enforcement powers.
These will remain the remit of the police and designated local authority enforcement officers.
Applicants will be required to undergo a DBS criminal record check and will be provided with a full training programme.
According to Surrey Heath Borough Council: “[The main purpose of the job is] to promote social distancing and encourage public compliance with Covid-19 public health measures.
“To educate and explain Covid-19 Secure guidelines in the public realm and for business premises. To identify and support businesses and premises not following guidelines, escalating as appropriate.”
The job advert states Covid Ambassadors will be responsible for:
Promoting social distancing and encouraging public compliance with Covid-19 public health measures
Educating and explaining Covid-19 Secure guidelines in the public realm and for business premises
Identifying and supporting businesses and premises not following guidelines, escalating as appropriate Signposting members of the public and businesses to government guidance
Directing pedestrians and managing pedestrian one-way systems Guiding pedestrians through exit and entry points
Checking and promoting the visibility of Covid-19 Secure messaging Handing out face coverings
For more information, go to www. ats-surreyheath.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/ view/136017?ga_client_id=15f5f0805607-12bb-d6a3-199d60a38b25.