Community Development Officer

Community Development Officer Lisburn

Duration: 2 months

Rate: £17.59 p/h

Hours: 37 hpw

Key Duties

1. Deliver community development support to the community / voluntary sector to build capacity and infrastructure in accordance with the targets strategy.
2. Contribute and assist with the development & implementation of relevant community development strategies and policies.
3. Develop and prepare advice guides, information notes, seminars and training sessions based on local need.
4. Work with both internal and external partners and develop collaborative approaches to localised community support and development
5. Develop and maintain relationships with local community / voluntary groups and encourage and support opportunities for collaborative working within and between communities.
6. Work across the Community Development & Resources team to deliver joined initiatives that contribute to Community Development, Good Relations and Facilities development.
7. Ensure compliance with policies and procedures and operate within the highest standards of management and personal behaviour, which reflect the core values and behaviours of the organisation.
8. Develop and enhance working relationships with relevant partners and stakeholders to maximise corporate and community planning outcomes and to generate innovation in service delivery.

Essential Criteria

• 2 A-Levels grades A-C, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in community development work within the following areas;
• Working within and between communities
• Delivering training to community groups, development workers and staff.
• Working within a team to deliver services

Where applicants do not hold the qualifications as outlined in 1 above, they must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years’ experience in 2 above.

• A good understanding of the development needs facing local communities within Northern Ireland.
• A clear understanding of the principles and values of community development and the national occupational standards.

An understanding of the workings of local government and the wider environment and political context in which it operates.

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and abide by the REC Code of Professional Practice. Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.
Please note only those candidates may be contacted shortlisted.