Older Persons Housing
The role of the community warden
The community warden’s main role is very similar that of the scheme manager however they contact tenants less frequently, usually once a week to ensure as far as possible their well being.
The community warden will provide the following support:
- All tenants entering property will have a support plan agreed with the community warden, which will identify the level of individual support required and will be updated regularly.
- Summon the appropriate help in an emergency by contacting relatives, doctors, social services or other professionals.
- Ensure that the tenants property is kept secure and in good order.
- Test the alarm system once a month to ensure that it is in full working order and that the tenant understands how the equipment works.
- They will visit tenants in sheltered schemes in the absence of the scheme manager.
Both scheme managers and community wardens are unable to:
- offer nursing to tenants
- administer medication
- collect pensions, shopping or prescriptions.
However, in an emergency the scheme manager/community warden will deal with most situations and will liaise with relatives or professional agencies to arrange the help you may need.
