Neighbourhood Wardens
Neighbourhood Wardens Scheme Implementation Plan Guidance
Although this guidance refers to previous schemes, it remains good practice for reference purposes.
6. RISK ASSESSMENT
6.1 Avoiding Implementation Failure
6.1.1 In order to avoid implementation failure, schemes need to identify and consider each component of risk associated with the scheme. The nature, level and consequences of any identified risk should be considered and measures for reducing risks should be implemented. Schemes should develop contingency plans where the risk to the success of the venture is high. If the risks associated with a scheme are too high then the scheme design and action plan may have to be re-visited.
6.1.2 Risks across 5 main areas should be considered and described in Section 6 of the SIP For Example:
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Staff |
Risk of appointing poor quality staff – including those with criminal history, safety of wardens (particularly if recruited locally), high level of demand for services, difficulties/delays in appointing staff – particularly from ethnic minorities or women, high staff turnover, inadequate training, failures in supervision, staff over-stepping remit, inadequate customer complaint and disciplinary procedures |
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Agency and partnership issues |
Capacity of an agency to deliver, conflicts of interest, agencies not delivering, continuance of support from other organisations, reliance on other activity, failure to agree protocols, problems with communication between agencies, breakdown of data sharing arrangements, lack of accountability, poorly developed links to other agencies and partnerships – including CDRP |
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Local community issues |
Lack of community support for scheme – eg conflict over objectives, lack of community consultation and involvement, problems in maintaining community interest and support, lack of involvement of minority community members |
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Financial & resource issues |
Cost over runs, failure to secure matched funding or continuation funding, non-delivery of in-kind contributions, difficulties in securing premises, delays in supplying equipment, inadequate equipment, lack of financial control |
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Other |
Poor media management leading to adverse publicity, proposed solutions do not relate to local problems, poor quality communications equipment (eg radios, mobile phones) |
6.1.3 Measures that have been put in place to ensure the sustainability of the scheme should be described in Section 6. This may include plans to ensure continuation of funding and also contingency plans to cover any areas of fundamental risk.
Last update: 27/08/03