Community Project Officer – Children’s Play Project

Our client is looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to deliver an exciting new play project in Sandwell.  Their play project will deliver open access after-school and holiday sessions across Oldbury, Tipton and Wednesbury.

Community Project Officer
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £18,260 per annum
Based in Tipton with regular evening working across Sandwell

You will need to have experience of working with children and young people, and the ability to work with partner organisations to meet local needs.  Knowledge around planning and delivering activities is vital, alongside a positive attitude and desire to work both independently and as part of a team.

As part of this team you will:

• Plan, develop and deliver after-school and holiday sessions.
• Provide safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities for 6-12 year olds (up to 16 year olds with additional needs).
• Work with the Project Coordinator / Team Leader to build constructive relationships with key stakeholders, including schools in the interests of sustaining business relationships.
• Be able to work to deadlines, ensuring that all monitoring returns are completed promptly and accurately and to the required standard for funders and stakeholders.
• Be alert to the safeguarding of young people and children, raising any issues and concerns following the correct policies and procedures.

As a Community Project Officer you will lead on developing and delivering the play project in your designated area working with children and young people. You must also have effective administrative, organisational and communication skills and be able to prioritise your own work programme.

A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential as all roles require regular travel across the region.

Our client prides themselves in being a family friendly organisation and offer a competitive salary, flexible working hours, a health cash plan scheme, a generous workplace pension, life assurance, parking and free refreshments. They are committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst their workforce.

Closing date: Monday 17^th July 2017

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To find out more information and apply for this position, please click the apply button. You will then be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to the employer’s website.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required prior to commencement in post.

Our client is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst their workforce.

Along with their IIP and Workplace Wellbeing Charter accreditation, our client was placed 73 in the Times Top 100 Not for Profit Companies 2015, 1 Star Best Companies and they have a commitment to the health and wellbeing of all their staff.

No agencies please.