Communities Activities Assistant

Location:

Salisbury (SP2) – Wiltshire, South West, United Kingdom

Salary:

£14,783

Type:

Permanent

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Job ID:

131614878

Posted On:

19 February 2025

Communities Activities Assistant (Part Time)

Salary: A£14,783 part-time (22.5 hours per week) based on A£24,309 full-time

Closing Date: Applicants are not time limited and will be assessed and invited to interview on a rolling basis.

Hours: 22.5 hours per week Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 09.30 – 17.30.

Are you a well organised people person, who cares about supporting all people in Salisbury to have a happy and socially connected life? Join us in our community focused team to support the delivery of social, learning, creative and physical activities to improve people’s wellbeing.

We are looking for someone who thrives on working with people of all ages and from all backgrounds and is willing and able to adapt to working in different settings. In this role you will assist Community Development Officers across a range of activities, including youth groups, lunch clubs, art groups and community events by preparing resources, supporting participants to engage, and assisting group leaders in the smooth running of sessions.

This fantastic part time opportunity has become available due to an internal appointment to another role within the team.

What we need from you:

* Experience of assisting with group work as a volunteer, student or employee
* Experience of dealing directly with the public
* Ability to use and access emails and to use basic MS Office software
* Good verbal communication skills, one to one and in groups.
* A commitment to working in an inclusive way and a desire to have a positive impact on the community of Salisbury
* A positive attitude to all tasks from setting up rooms, to playing team games with young people, from serving meals to preparing craft resources.

We welcome applications from people who have experience of the positive impact that community groups and projects can have on wellbeing and on overcoming barriers to participation.

What we can offer you:

* Flexible working
* Minimum of 30 days annual leave PLUS Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
* A great place to work, as surveyed and confirmed with our staff
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Excellent training and development opportunities
* Cycle to work scheme and other health and wellbeing benefits
* Free eye sight tests for display screen equipment users
* Free annual flu vaccination
* Paid sick leave

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Salisbury Council, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

salisburycitycouncil.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=e05d0a60-094c-4c61-be1d-269a7da0366e

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