VILLAGE SPOTTER

VILLAGE SPOTTER

22.5 hours per week

£22,300 per annum (actual £14,335.71)

Fixed term to 31 December 2021

One post in Bude / Camelford area and one post in Helston / Lizard area

The Village Spotter is a community development role designed to create resilient villages that support their residents most at risk of isolation and exclusion.  The successful applicants will work to increase local assets that support individuals to progress closer to the workplace.

This role is about communicating effectively with a wide range of people to find existing and  develop services and activities in the local area that support individuals in a wide variety of ways.  You will need to build and maintain relationships as well as negotiate with Town and Parish Councils, public and third sector organisations, village halls, volunteers and residents.

You will work alongside communities, groups, other partners, local businesses and services to ensure the best outcome for the participant of the programme.

The Spotter will be a constant point of contact for the communities where the programme is running.  You will need to understand where and when to bring in other services whilst continuing to provide support and encouragement.  You will need to help communities understand and identify for themselves how they can support their residents leaving action plans in place and ensuring sustainability.

You will build capacity in the community to identify new and exciting opportunities for all

You will work closely with the Village Coach as participants move from isolation into community activities.  You will report to the Steering Group of Village Works.

Closing date: Friday 3 May at 12:00 noon

Interviews:     16 and 17 May in Camborne

For an application pack please visit www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/recruitment/ as unfortunately CVs cannot be accepted

CRCC is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and welcomes diversity

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