Community Engagement Officer - Accrington, United Kingdom - Accrington Stanley Community Trust

Accrington Stanley Community Trust
Accrington Stanley Community Trust
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Accrington, United Kingdom

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Job Title
Community Engagement Officer


Reports to
Head of Community Engagement


Location:

Accrington


Contract:

Full Time - Permanent


Hours:

37.5 Hours Per Week


Remuneration:

£20,319 per annum plus Performance Bonuses, Expenses & Pension


Annual Leave:

28 Days (including bank holidays) plus 1 additional day gifted over Christmas.


Additional Benefits:

On-site Free School Holiday Childcare Scheme (age On site Free Gym Facility.


Closing Date:

7th September 2023


The Purpose of the role:


The Community Engagement Officer will be responsible for the delivery and coordination of various community projects such as NCS, Detached Youth Work and United Together.


Reporting directly to the Head of Community Engagement, the Community Engagement Officer will be an important member of the delivery team and be responsible for devising, developing and delivering the community projects on behalf of the department.


The community projects will predominantly work with young people and adults who require additional mentorship to raise their aspirations and skills through a range of physical sessions and workshops.

NCS is a programme for 16 and 17 year olds that will promote:

  • A more cohesive society by mixing participants of different backgrounds
  • A more responsible society by supporting the transition into adulthood for young people
  • A more engaged society by enabling young people to work together to create social action projects in their local communities
Detached Youth Work is an intervention programme to engage young people in the community. It is delivered alongside Lancashire County Council trained officers and aims to work with young people in various locations.


United Together works with the probation services and aims to have a positive effect on integrating people back into the community through participation in community activity.

There will also be an expectation to deliver on other community projects when required.

There is a minimum requirement for the holder to have a full valid UK driving licence with business insurance. Applicants will need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work some evenings and weekends.


The role fits in the organisation here:
Board of Trustees

Chief Executive Officer

Head of Community Engagement

Community Engagement Officer


Key facts & figures of the role: Key accountabilities
This is not a comprehensive list of all the tasks which may be required of the post holder. It is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken;

  • To undertake a lead role in the delivery of various community projects.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders/external organizations that will assist ASCT in achieving its aims and objectives (including, but not limited to PRU's, Police, Probation Services, Schools and the County Sport Partnership.)
  • To deliver all aspects of coaching/training/mentorship within the projects.
  • Deliver all project related activities in accordance with the targets, ensuring minimum requirements are met.
  • Deliver sessions that ensure individuals and groups of participants are motivated, stretched and challenged at appropriate levels across all interventions.
  • Attend all training courses and CPD sessions as and when required.
  • Increase the awareness and popularity of the projects via effective publicity and promotion.
  • Help participants to develop confidence and competence by modelling good practice and acting as a mentor
  • Support ASCT in their aims and objectives at all times.
  • Undertake other duties and responsibilities as required by the charity from time to time.

Key Relationships of the role:

Head of Community Engagement, Champions Programme Mentors


What is needed to be successful in this role (Person Specification):


Core Competencies:


  • Excellent communicator (written, verbal and listening)
  • Effective time management/organisational skills
  • Strong work ethic and reliability
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Team player
  • Strong influencing and mentorship skills
  • Ability to build and maintain trusted and effective relationships
  • Adaptability and flexibility with day to day tasks and workloads

Personal Qualities:


  • Enthusiasm, energy and resilience
  • Focused
  • Personable
  • Rational thinker
  • Trustworthy
  • Confident
  • Competitive
  • Desire to lead, inspire and motivate

Qualifications/ Experience:

Essential

  • Full UK Driving License, car owner with business insurance.
  • Experience of working with young people.
  • An ability to motivate, inspire and mentor people towards achieving their goals.
Desirable

  • A 1st4Sport Level 2 Award in Coaching Football or other sports.
  • Youth Services or similar working background.
  • Degree standard

Accrington Stanley Community Trust Vision:

- "Use the power of Accrington Stanley Football Club to improve the lives of the people of Hyndburn through participat
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