Senior Community Development Assistant - Port Seton Community Centre

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £14.09 - £15.14

Days and Hours of Work:
Working between Monday - Saturday, 09:00-21:00
Working days and times to be confirmed.
To start 3rd January 2025

We are seeking a strong, passionate and organised Senior Community Development Assistant for Port Seton Centre. The position will support the Centre Head and the staff in working in partnership with a management committee, along with the users of the building which includes a library and resource centre. The role is integral in supporting a growing and diverse community. This is an excellent opportunity to support community members and groups to improve their health and wellbeing, reduce social isolation and support an extremely valuable community resource. The position seeks someone who is used to working within a team to support members of the public and has a flexibility around working hours, as shift patterns will include evening and weekend working

Job Details

To assist the Centre Head to ensure the safe and effective running of a busy community centre and to assist with the supervision of centre staff, administering bookings and staff rotas and organising the setting up of activities within the centre. 

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
SVQ2, NC, Higher or equivalent.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

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