DEA Outreach Co-Ordinator in Lisburn

Vanrath are recruiting for a DEA Outreach Co-Ordinator on behalf of a large public sector company in Lisburn on a temporary basis.

What's in it for you?

• £19.47
• 37 hours
• Temporary

About your next employer

As a member of the Inclusive Communities Team, the postholder will be required to play a key role in strengthening and sustaining the local Community and Voluntary Sector (CVS) across designated District Electoral Areas (DEAs) and thematic co-operation. The post holder will provide targeted outreach, capacity-building support, funding guidance, and programme development tailored to the needs of local communities.

What you'll do

• Act as a point of contact for community groups and voluntary organisations, providing practical advice, guidance and support to groups in building capacity and infrastructure in accordance with the targets, outputs and outcomes of the Councils Community Plan.
• Provide professional community development support to improve the quality of life for individuals and groups, including identification of training needs and providing or signposting to appropriate training opportunities.
• Develop and prepare advice guides, information notes, seminars and training sessions based on local need.
• Identify and deliver proactive and reactive work, utilising key skills in partnership working, consultation and engagement, networking, project management and capacity building.
• Develop and enhance working relationships with relevant partners and stakeholders to maximise corporate and community planning outcomes.
• Establish contact and positive relationships with individuals and groups from all sections within the community through informal and formal meetings, outreach and engagement.
• Design, coordinate and deliver community-based programmes and events that are responsive to identified local needs.
• Monitor, measure and report on the impacts of interventions against the agreed standards contained within the Councils Community Support Framework.
• Support community groups to access Council and external grant programmes, maximising funding opportunities.
• Engage with the local community to support and encourage their involvement in local needs led service development.
• Work across the Inclusive Communities & Resources team to deliver joined initiatives that contribute to Community Development, Good Relations and Facilities development.
• Ensure compliance with Council policies and procedures and operate within the highest standards of management and personal behaviour.
• Ensure all Health & Safety legislation, published relevant guidelines and Council Health & Safety policies and procedures are complied with.
• Promote equality of opportunity and access in service delivery and in the employment of staff.
• Ensure the provision of high standards of customer care across the service.
• The role requires a flexible approach to working hours, including evening and weekend activity.

About you

It is essential that applicants have a minimum of:

• QUALIFICATIONS
• 2 A-Level grades A-C, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• EXPERIENCE
• A minimum of three years relevant experience.
• Proven experience of working with community and voluntary organisations.
• Experience of delivering outreach, engagement or capacity-building support in local communities.
• Experience working with a range of stakeholders.
• Where applicants do not hold the qualifications as outlined above, they must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years’ experience as above.
• A full current driving licence valid in the UK and access to a car or have access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post.
• Be available to work outside normal office hours, including evenings and weekends when required.