Assistant Community Development Officer

Job Description

To support and facilitate the development of community-based groups with a primary focus on early intervention, prevention for older people and promoting self-management.

 

Responsibilities

To assist with the development and support of community and specialist groups.

To work collaboratively with all partners including internal and external agencies.

To monitor and report on the development of community and specialist groups.

Use of various IT systems.

Participate in team meetings, attend supervision sessions and participate in ERDP.

Health and Safety.

To undertake ad hoc tasks as required in support of the overall community and volunteering team.

 

The Individual

Experience of setting up/participating in community development projects.

Understanding of local policy and strategic approaches related to community wellbeing and inclusion.

Educated to SVQ3, HNC or equivalent in relevant discipline or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Knowledge and experience of Microsoft office packages, including Excel and Access and Word

Knowledge of digital communication tools, including social media

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

To be able to work under pressure & prioritise own workload.

Be able to exercise own initiative and make decisions.

Self confident and self motivated

Ability to work with a minimum of supervision

Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload effectively

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van.

Ability to deal confidently and sympathetically with people who may not agree with decisions and policies.

Ability to use discretion and adopt a calm approach.

Appreciation, acceptance of and commitment to the importance of confidentiality.

Ability to work in an open plan office

Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements

Ability to work in community settings

Ability to work flexibly to meet demands of service

 

This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.

 

Closing Date: 31 October 2025

Starting Salary: £28,520.05 pro rata

£15.13 per hour

18.25 hours per week

 

For further information contact Tracey Peden on 07527 387517