Community Development Assistant

Vacancy InformationThe salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly.Hourly rate of pay: £13.48 - £14.33Temporary for 1 year.Days And Hours Of WorkWorking 4 days a week to reflect the business needs of service.Days of working are negotiable, flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.To start asap.We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible Community Development Assistant to join East Lothian's Musselburgh Connected Communities team. This role will be primarily based in Whitecraig Hub. Working in a busy community space you will be involved in a range of tasks such as setting up sessions for community groups of all ages and assisting with ensuring the smooth-running of the community centre, including some admin, cleaning and dealing with enquiries. This is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced and supportive team to work with community members and groups to improve their health and wellbeing and reduce social isolation within a highly valued community resource. Training will be provided.INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY / SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITYApplications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of East Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us). Any current employee wishing to apply for this temporary post as a secondment should discuss it with their current line manager in the first instance.Job DetailsTo support and assist in the day to day delivery of front line Community Development services, in accordance with local and Council procedures.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 RequirementsRelevant QualificationsAble to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through previous experience.PVG MembershipThis post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.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 NoteIf 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 InformationFor additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfoIf you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this linkIf you require further information about this vacancy, please call , or email us onPlease note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an 'import data from my CV' function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above. LNKD1_UKTJ