DEA Outreach Co-Ordinator

Closing: 20 th November DEA Outreach Co-Ordinator Bridge Community Centre, Lisburn Temporary (Approx 18 weeks) £19.47 per hour 37 hours per week Main Purpose As a member of the Inclusive Communities Team the postholder will be required to play a key role in strengthening and sustaining the local Community and Voluntary Sector (CVS) across designated District Electoral Areas (DEAs) and thematic co-operation. The post holder will provide targeted outreach, capacity building support, funding guidance, and programme development tailored to the needs of local communities. Main Roles and Responsibilities Act as a point of contact for community groups and voluntary organisations, providing practical advice, guidance and support to groups in building capacity and infrastructure in accordance with the targets, outputs and outcomes of the Council''s Community Plan. Provide professional community development support to improve the quality of life for individuals and groups. This should include identification of training needs and providing or signposting to appropriate training opportunities to ensure that people involved in community initiatives have the requisite skills, knowledge and ability to function effectively and independently. Develop and prepare advice guides, information notes, seminars and training sessions based on local need. Identify and deliver proactive and reactive work, utilising key skills in partnership working, consultation and engagement, ..... full job details .....