Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston (On-Site)
Casual, Part time
Enhanced DBS check required
£12.26 to £12.65 per hour (equivalent to £23,656 to £24,404 per annum pro rata)
Casual
Directorate: Environmental and Community Services
Department: Wellbeing and Culture Services
Basis: Hours are variable dependent on service delivery
Pay: Grade B - £12.26 to £12.65 per hour (equivalent to £23,656 to £24,404 per annum pro rata)
The Opportunity:
The council is recruiting three Casual Sport and Community Activity Assistants to join the Community Health and Wellbeing Development team. The role will include delivering a variety of sport and community activity sessions within the borough.
The Community Health and Wellbeing Development team have various ongoing projects which require staff to support delivery, such as youth engagement, school holiday schemes and wider community activities.
The positions are casual, and working hours will therefore be allocated based on service need, but hours of work will primarily include weekday and evening working and during school holiday periods.
About You:
It is essential that you have some experience of working in partnership and delivering sport and physical activities in a wide range of environments and community settings. You will have the ability to inspire, motivate and encourage people through sport and community activity.
Applicants must have a full driving licence. A recognised level 1 coaching qualification or equivalent, or the willingness to complete one is essential for the role.
We are looking for candidates that can communicate with people effectively and to work on their own initiative to adapt sessions appropriately to meet the needs of various participant groups.
Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jordan Hedges, Community Health and Wellbeing Team Leader on 07842 231338 or email jordan.hedges@erewash.gov.uk
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please visit our website.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 23rd February 2025.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply with a CV and supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.
To submit a CV, please visit our website and submit a CV. You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.
Alternatively, an application form and job description is available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail), e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk
If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.
The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.