Community Link Worker
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The following information is furnished to assist staff joining Incommunities to understand and appreciate the work content of their post and the role they are to play in the organisation. However, the following points should be noted:
Whilst every endeavour has been made to outline all the duties and responsibilities of the post, a document such as this does not permit every item to be specified in detail. Broad routines are naturally included in the job description.
Staff should not refuse to undertake work which is not specified on this form but they should record any additional duties they are required to perform and these will be taken into account when salaries are reviewed.
As an Equal Rights employer we are committed to making any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job role and working environment so that disabled people have access to job opportunities or current employees can continue to work should they develop a disabling condition.
This position is SCP 17 (£25295) actual £15,040.27 with the option of joining West Yorkshire Pension Fund. Generous holidays, excellent training
The hours will be agreed at 22 to the needs of the community centre – this involves weekend work and evening work.
As this post is ESIF funded it is subject to the contract remaining in place.
Ensure a high level of engagement and support between HWCC, Keighley College and CLLD Keighley partners to implement structured programmes that support the development of volunteers
Produce accurate and timely reports for the CLLD Monitoring Officer and LAG team, along with any other adhoc or periodic management information as needed
prime objectives of the post
The Community Link Worker is primarily responsible for the promotion, coordination, organisation and delivery of Community Led Local Development [CLLD] activity at Hainworth Wood Community Centre [HWCC]. Support Trustees in the development, management, administration, and promotion of services and wider activities at HWCC. Develop community partnerships through mutual collaboration. This post will involve flexible working patterns and may include evenings and weekend working.
Incommunities Group Limited is registered in England with Companies House No. 04221767. Registered address: The Quays Victoria Street Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD17 7BN
The post may require local and regional travel.
supervisory/managerial responsibilities
none supervision and guidance
To supervise volunteers to ensure the smooth running of the centre and activities provided there.
range of decision making
to ensure the correct activities and events and based on the Customer Profile and needs of the surrounding areas of Hainworth Wood Road.
To advise the Committee on spending of their funds.
Responsibility for assets, materials etc
the community centre building. contacts
line Manager – OD & Employability Manager Local Councillors Members of the Public Members of the Committee Elected councillors Voluntary organisations West Yorkshire police Neighbourhood watch incommunities big local Keighley college Bradford Council – various different departments. range of duties
(HWCC – Hainworth Wood Road Community Centre)
to promote the aims, objectives and values of HWCC Management Committee to coordinate current projects and to establish additional services in accordance with community need & CLLD outputs to provide effective management of the day to day administration of the charity; this will include; acting as a key holder for HWCC premises including maintenance of the databases, support of volunteers, arranging DBS checks and overseeing the implementation policies and procedures.
Facilitate activities for all members of the community with an emphasis on adults, promoting progression and personal development sensitive to the needs and abilities of those individuals. ensure all activities are evaluated thoroughly to capture and demonstrate outcomes, providing updates and monitoring information to the CLLD Monitoring Officer be the point of contact for all HWCC users to actively represent HWCC at meetings and events; continuing to build and maintain links between statutory partners, local residents, groups and the business community be committed to continuous professional development and take part in training where necessary any other daily duties which are relevant to the role
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Incommunities is committed to making any necessary reasonable date of issue: post grade: adjustments to the job role and the working environment that would
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community link worker
personnel specification ref: summary of job: The Community Link Worker is primarily responsible for the promotion, coordination, organisation and delivery of Community Led Local Development [CLLD] activity at Hainworth Wood Community Centre [HWCC]. Support Trustees in the development, management, administration, and promotion of services and wider activities at HWCC. Develop community partnerships through mutual collaboration. This post will involve flexible working patterns and may include evenings and weekend working. The post may require local and regional travel.
Incommunities is an Equal Opportunities Employer and requires employees to carry out its policies concerning age, racial and sex equality and the rights of people with disabilities both in terms of equal opportunity for employment and access to Incommunities’ services. Job Share applicants welcome for all full-time posts unless otherwise stated in the advertisement We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the job role and working environment so that disabled people have access to job opportunities or current employees can continue at work should they develop a disabling condition.
attributes essential desirable how identified experience Proven community development or teaching Experience in manging or being Application form experience in a community sector. responsible for a community building. Interview Experience of working with people of a wide Presentation variety of ages, abilities and backgrounds. Event planning. qualifications Good written and oral skill to be able to Graduate level qualification or Application form
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communicate at all levels. professional qualification Test To be computer literate training Experience of creating learning materials, Application form sessions and resources with clear leadership. interview To undertake training to carry out your role. special knowledge Experience of writing funding bids and the Application form research to obtain funding. Interview Excellent organisational skills. circumstances – Must be legally entitled to work in the UK. Hold a full UK driving licence and has Sight of personal Must be able to work evening and the weekends access to a suitable vehicle. appropriate as and when the service demands. documentation as specified in interview letter disposition – To be able to work as part of a team or on their Application form adjustment/ own. Interview attitude Be able to motivate themselves to work on an individual basis. To have a friendly disposition. To be able to give guidance or sign post to help people within the community centre. practical & To maintain the visions and values of To be able to handle small amounts of Interview intellectual skills Incommunities policies. cash. To be able to climb stairs (leaflet drops). physical/sensory Must be able to perform all duties and tasks with Application form reasonable adjustment, where appropriate, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. equality Candidates should indicate an acceptance of Application form and commitment to the principles underlying
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Incommunities’ Equal Rights policies and practices.