Assistant Community Development Officer Belfast Temp Contract

Main purpose of job

To be responsible to the Community Development Officer for the programming, organisation and development of activities for groups within and outside council community centres, contributing to the work of a community development team within both the designated area and citywide. To coordinate and integrate the service work in the promotion of community development, equality of opportunity and the promotion of good community relations. To initiate and assist local groups or organisations, through community development, to meet their objectives.

Summary of responsibilities and personal duties

• To assist the Community Development Officer in the development and delivery of community support plan strategies and corporate objectives by means of a team approach, under the direction of the relevant unit manager.
• To assist the Community Development Officer to research and identify area needs, implement recommendations and to initiate groups and projects for the benefit of the community.
• To observe any pertinent legislation (Children’s Order or other relevant legislation) and advise groups of their responsibilities under legislation.
• To recruit, train and develop volunteers from within the community and coordinate and supervise the activities of volunteers.
• To assist the Community Development Officer to develop the community centre programme and to ensure the programme reflects the needs of the community.
• To provide administrative support to centre committees and prepare reports and relevant administration as requested.
• To ensure the necessary information, materials and resources are made available to groups.
• To organise and support special programmes, including appropriate cash handling for projects, festivals and events, and the management of seasonal and temporary staff.
• To initiate and support local community groups and to manage and deliver training to community groups, ensuring the use of best practice processes.
• To develop and maintain regular contact and good working relationships with appropriate statutory and voluntary agencies and represent community services on committees as directed.
• To undertake appropriate training and development activities which may be required to discharge any duties.
• To identify funding sources and assist to secure funding for groups.
• To report on the evaluation of the progress of groups and assist groups to report to funding agencies.

This job description has been written at a time of significant organisational change and it will be subject to review and amendment as the demands of the role and the organisation evolve. Therefore, the post-holder will be required to be flexible, adaptable and aware that they may be asked to perform tasks, duties and responsibilities which are not specifically detailed in the job description but which are commensurate with the role.

Essential criteria

Experience: Applicants must, as at the closing date, be able to demonstrate by providing personal and specific examples, at least one year’s relevant experience, gained in the workplace, in each of the following areas:

• organising and developing community development programmes of activities;
• supporting and supervising volunteers.

Short-listing criteria

In addition to the above experience, Belfast City Council reserves the right to short-list only those applicants who:

• in the first instance, can demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least two years’ relevant experience, gained in the workplace, in each of the two areas detailed above;
• in the second instance, have successfully completed Stages I and II of the Youth and Community course or NIPPA Diploma, NVQ II in Playwork, NVQ II in Community Work, or similar equivalent qualifications;
• in the third instance, have at least five GCSEs (grades A – C) including English, or equivalent qualifications.

Other Information:

• Start Date: 24 August 26
• Closing Date: 21 August 26
• Hours of Work: 37 hours per week
• Rate of Pay: £14.35 per hour plus accrued holiday pay
• Location: Belfast City Centre

If you would like to apply for this role, please send us your updated CV via the link provided and one of the team will be in touch with you. Or if you would like to discuss this position, please contact Task Recruitment to speak to one of our consultants. The client reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should they receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.