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Inspiring Communities TogetherApplication Pack

Development Worker

(Environment) 25 hours per week

Closing Date: 5pm Tuesday 21st January 2020 Interview Date: TBC

Introducing Inspiring Communities TogetherThank you for your interest in applying for a job at Inspiring Communities Together Further information about Inspiring Communities Together and the work we do can be found on the website: www.inspiringcommunitiestogether.co.uk

Inspiring Communities together is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation number 1157053

We want applicants to be able to understand who we are as an organisation and also to be able to demonstrate how their skills and experience meet the requirements of the advertised role.

We have provided you with information and guidance to help you through the process but should you have and difficulties please do not hesitate to contact Gerry on 0161 743 3625 or email [email protected]

Who we are and what we do?Inspiring Communities Together (ICT) has built on the successes of the NDC Regeneration Programme which operated across the neighbourhoods of Charlestown and Lower Kersal (CHALK), East Salford for ten years from 2000 –2011.

ICT started out in 2011 as management group called DFG (CHALK) with core funding for the organisation coming via the payment of an annual annuity based on the value of the assets purchased during the NDC programme, the terms of which are set out in the Annuity agreement signed by both Salford City Council and the Development Framework Group (DFG) (Charlestown and Lower Kersal - CHALK) dated 16 February 2011. The annuity agreement is in place until 2047.

The organisation has continued to develop and grow and in 2014 changed its name to better reflect the work it now does and became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) using the membership model (any-one who lives, works or volunteers in Charlestown and/or Lower Kersal and agrees to abide by the terms and conditions of the membership) can apply to become a member. The organisation is now known as Inspiring Communities Together.

The delivery approach is built on a Test and Learn Asset Based model using the Annuity funding to test ideas and approaches within CHALK and use the learning to scale up projects locally or use the learning to sell the approach. Developed over the past six years this approach now secures funding through contracts and grants and delivers projects wider than CHALK but any surplus income generated is for reinvestment back into the Neighbourhood of CHALK.

The model Builds on strengthens and assets within neighbourhoods to create positive change, providing space and support for community voice to tell their story and work with that story to strengthen community participation. Building on individual and group stories we facilitate conversation to aid positive change within neighbourhoods ranging from community action to co-design and production of services to bring about changes which improve people’s lives.

ICT – Who we are Vision, Mission, Organisational Objectives and Values

Vision – A place where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential and participate in making a positive difference to their neighbourhood.

Mission – We will achieve positive outcomes for local people based on the knowledge understanding and information that the community have about their area, through empowering individuals and groups to release their potential to develop their own solutions.


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Values – ● We will be accountable to and representative of the local community● We will be innovative and provide value for money in our approach to deliver of

everything we do● We will value all volunteers, staff and members of the organisation

Charitable objectives of Inspiring Communities Together – ● To develop the capacity and skills of those who are socially and economically

disadvantaged by working with individuals and groups who live or work within the neighbourhood of Charlestown and Lower Kersal and neighbouring districts.

● To work with individuals and groups within these neighbourhoods to help them to make a difference locally.

what is the difference we are making (Outcomes)

How do we know we are making a difference (our impact)

● Strengthening local Voices

● Improving peoples’ lives

● Creating better places to live

● Improve capacity and skills to feel more confident to try new things

● Improve self-confidence to get involved and make a differenceNurture networking and share experiences

Information specific to the posts

This post has five key elements which brings together the learning from our recent lottery funded Collective Effective project and our year long research into environmental management within the neighbourhoods of Charlestown, lower Kersal and Seedley and Langworthy. The post holder will be expected to:

● support and encourage local people to take control of green and blue spaces within neighbourhoods Putting local people at the heart of managing and looking after the heritage assets of the neighbourhood for the long term, especially the very features that local people value most”

● focus on the Inspiring Communities Together vision to create a better place to live including facilitation of the Collective Effect Steering Group (local residents, community organisations, Salford City Council environment services)

● work in partnership with Salford City Council and the neighbourhood management team to encourage good environmental management within neighbourhoods. Supporting improvements in recycling and general management of household waste

● Develop and support a network of Green Champions who volunteer to carry out management of the local green spaces and build on the work already started to deliver community litter picks (we currently work with local primary schools to deliver this element of the project)

● Attend when required the Neighbourhood Forums to report on progress .

Development Worker (Environment)


Inspiring Communities TogetherJob title: Development Worker (Environment)

25 hours per week Must be able to work five days a week

(Fixed term December 2020)Salary: £10.14 per hour

Location of work: Innovation Forum but expected to travel across Salford

Directly responsible to: Operations and Development Manager

Role: To work as part of the live Well Team with a lead on developing a program of safe clean neighbourhoods. Working closely with Salford City Council environmental services Environmental Education Officer

Facilitating individuals, groups and organisations locally to develop activities which primarily encourage local people to support collective active citizenship through the use and management of public green and blue spaces.

To work with Salford City Council to gather intelligence of environmental crimes and work with communities to find positive solutions to environmental anti-social behaviour

To work with local stakeholders to enhance the environmental appearance of streets and green spaces with the neighbourhoods and encourage community activity within the public green spaces to improve health and wellbeing of the local community.

Hours of duty:

25 hours per week – 5 hours per day Monday – Friday (flexible to meet the needs of the post including week-ends and evenings)

Primary purpose ofthe job: ● To support the ongoing development of the

neighbourhood by the facilitation of local people and partners to find positive solutions to environmental neighbourhood priorities.

● To support local people to have a voice in the setting of environmental priorities by taking part in our annual community consultation

● To create routes and facilitate two-way dialogue with community and service providers to enable information and comment flowing between community members and agencies with regard to environmental priorities

● To work with individuals and groups in the development of community projects with a focus on the use of public green spaces which build confident and connected communities


● To recruit and support a network of green volunteers

● To support the wider Live Well Team to recruit and train individuals through our learning and development opportunities

● Offer relevant signposting support to individuals.

● Support the environmental steering group including administration and preparing and presenting regular and timely reports to inform ongoing delivery

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITES:

● Work as part of the wider team to support individuals and groups to connect to Green assets within their own neighbourhood

● To work closely with Salford City Council Environmental Education Officer and the wider neighbourhood team to support environment management of the neighbourhoods

● Carry out effective engagement with local people to motivate and mobilise them to come together to develop projects which support good quality green and public spaces

● To monitor the success and impact of activity, recording process and outcomes with a view to using this information to support existing or future funding bids.

● Where possible and appropriate, to identify additional resources to support and sustain activities across neighbourhoods such as applying for funding.

● Utilise the green and blue assets of our communities to co-produce local solutions in partnership with individuals, public, private, and voluntary, community and faith sectors.

● Encourage community members to celebrate individual and collective achievements through structures such as social media, qualifications and awards

● Where appropriate, to coordinate and attend public events showcasing events to share learning and promote the work of the organisation

The post holder be expected to:

● attend induction training.

● undergo training and skills development as part of the role

● attend and participate in development sessions and team meetings as required

● work as part of a team alongside working on their own initiative and to tight deadlines.

● operate in line with the ethos, culture and overall aims and policies of the


organisation

● support and collaborate with other colleagues to ensure the overall objectives Inspiring Communities Together are achieved

● contribute to development initiatives to improve efficient and effectiveness of the service including new ideas to improve standards.

● maintain a good working relationship with local partners

● work flexibly and undertake, when required, other duties associated with supporting the needs of the organisation, which may be reasonably determined by the Inspiring Communities Together CEO

● ensure compliance with and proper implementation of health and safety procedures

● ensure the safe operation of all equipment at all times

● maintain the necessary records including completion of time sheets and signing in and out of building

● undertake, where appropriate, Risk Assessments, to ensure all accidents and incidents are reported,

● ensure compliance of safe worker procedures

● ensure high levels of professional conduct including punctuality, dress, presentation and administration

● comply with the policies of Inspiring Communities Together in respect of Equal Opportunities, Crime and Disorder, Health and Safety and Attendance Management

Review arrangementsThe details contained in this job description reflect the content of the job at the date it was prepared. It should be remembered, however, that it is inevitable that over time, the nature of individual jobs will change, existing duties may no longer be required and other duties may be gained without changing the general nature of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Consequently, the organisation will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will

consult with the postholder at the appropriate time.

Date job description prepared/revised: 2nd December 2019Prepared/revised by: Gerry StoneAgreed job description signed by holder:


Personal Specification

Note to applicants: Whilst all criterions below are important, those under the Essential heading are the key requirements. You should pay particular attention to these areas and provide evidence of meeting them. Failure to do so will mean that you will not be invited for interview.

Essential criteria

Necessary requirements – skills, knowledge, experience etc.

Assessment

E Experience of working with a wider team to supporting individuals and groups to connect to the Green assets within their neighbourhood

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E Experience of working closely with statutory organisations to deliver on neighbourhood priorities with facilitating groups including collecting and presenting information to achieve positive outcomes

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E Experience of project management including the ability to implement and monitor detailed action plans in order to meet outcomes

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E Experience of working with groups to successful access funding for projects

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E Excellent communication skills, including the ability to make oral presentations and prepare concise written reports and briefings for a variety of audiences

A,I,P

E To be able to plan and organise your own workload and manage your time.

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E Ability to create and deliver excellent quality participative training to prospective volunteers

A,I

E Experience of working in or with the VCSE sector, particularly in health and wellbeing settings.

A,I

E Willingness and ability to undertake frequent travel A,I


throughout Salford E Own or have access to a car for business use A,IE Able to use MS office applications (Word, Excel,

PowerPoint) in order to produce reports, statistics, newsletters, presentations and webpage content to a high standard as required, plus an understanding and ability to use social media

A,I,P

E To have experience, either paid or unpaid, of working in the voluntary, community and/or faith sector

A,I,P

E Ability to work flexibly and effectively as part of a team in a busy environment - including unsocial hours on occasion (evenings and weekends)

A,I

E Ability to act honestly, reasonably and with integrity A,IE Active commitment to equality and diversity A,I,PE Willingness to undertake a DBS check (if necessary) A,I,P

Desirable criteria

D Knowledge of asset based community development is desirable

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D Experience of working with people to support behaviour change

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Development Worker (Environment)Inspiring Communities Together

25 hours per week £10.14 per hour

Application Form

Closing date for completed applications is: 5pm Tuesday 21st January 2020

Name: Address:

Telephone No: Email Address:

What attracts you to apply for this position?

Please tell us about any previous experience(s) you have that you feel are relevant?

Have you undertaken any previous training that you feel is relevant?


Do you have any particular needs that we should be aware of so as to best support you?Please give the names and addresses of two people who are willing to provide a reference on your behalf. One referee should be your line manger/supervisor from a current or last employer or volunteering supervisorReferee 1:

Name:Address:

Relationship to you:

Manger/supervisor

Volunteer supervisor

Other (please specify)

Referee 2:

Name:Address:

Relationship to you:

Manger/supervisor

Volunteer supervisor

Other (please specify)

Do you consider that you have a disability? (a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities)

yes No

Applicants from suitably qualified disabled people are positively welcome.

Personal Specification

Whilst all criteria listed below is important, those under the Essential heading are the key requirements. Please try and give examples of how you meet these criteria

Essential criteriaExperience

● Experience of communicating with people from a range of backgrounds in a sensitive and supportive way

● Experience of facilitating groups including collecting and presenting information to achieve positive outcomes

● Experience of project management including the ability to implement and monitor detailed action plans in order to meet outcomes

● Experience of working with groups to successful access funding projects

● Experience of working in or with the VCSE sector, particularly in health and wellbeing settings.

● Experience, either paid or unpaid, of working in the voluntary, community and/or faith sector


Skills● Excellent communication skills, including the ability to make oral

presentations and prepare concise written reports and

● To be able to plan and organise your own work and manage your workload and your time

● Ability to create and deliver excellent quality participative training to prospective volunteers

● Willingness and ability to undertake frequent travel throughout Salford

● Able to use MS office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) in order to produce reports, statistics, newsletters, presentations and webpage content to a high standard as required, plus an understanding and ability to use social media

● Willingness to undertake a DBS (if required)

Knowledge● Understanding of the Third Sector

● Understanding environmental issues which communities

Personal skills● Own or have access to a car for business use

● To be able to plan and organise your own workload and manage your time.

● Ability to work flexibly and effectively as part of a team in a busy environment - including unsocial hours on occasion (evenings)

● Ability to act honestly, reasonably and with integrity


● Active commitment to equality and diversity

● Commitment to promoting the core values of the organisation

● Willingness and ability to undertake throughout Salford

Desirable

● Knowledge of asset-based community development is desirable

● Experience of working with people to support behaviour change

DeclarationsAre you related to any of the following:

● An employee of the organisation

● A Trustee of the organisationYes NoIf yes please state their name and relationship to you:

Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006

Under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, you are required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If called for interview you will be advised of the documents you will need to provide which will then be checked to ensure the organisation complies with the current legislation.

If you have a national insurance number please write it hereTown of birth

Country of birth

I declare that the information give in this application form is accurate and that if it is


subsequently discovered that any statement is false or misleading, my offer of employment may be withdrawn or I may be dismissed from my employment by the organisation with out notice. I also agree to a medical examination if required.

If I am offered employment I understand that it may be necessary for security and safeguarding purposes for Inspiring Communities Together to carry out a Disclosure and Barring check on any employees in positions which involve contact with vulnerable adults and children in the course of their workPleas tick here if have any objection to a DBS check being undertakenI understand that for certain jobs, refusal may influence an offer of employment being madesignature Date

If you are e mailing this form you will be asked to sign this application at interview

Applicants check listI have completed my declaration formI have answered all the questions in person specification and given examples of how I meet the requirementsI have completed the equality monitoring formI have give details of 2 referees

Date:Signature:

Inspiring Communities TogetherMonitoring Form

At Inspiring Communities Together we want to know that we are giving people equal opportunities throughout all aspects of our work. To ensure this happens we need to collect information from you. Please help us by answering the following questions

The information you provide will be used solely for monitoring purposes and will be treated as confidential


1. I would describe my origin as (please tick as appropriate)

WHITE MIXED BACKGROUND

ASIAN OR ASIAN BRITISH

English White and Black Caribbean

Indian

Scottish White and Black African

Pakistani

Welsh White and Asian BangladeshiIrish Other mixed

BackgroundOther Asian background

Other White backgroundBLACK OR BLACK BRITISH

CHINESE, CHINESE BRITISH OR OTHER ETHINIC GROUP

Caribbean ChineseAfrican Other backgroundOther Black background

2. My gender is *Male Female

3. Do you consider yourself Lesbian / Gay / Bi-sexual / Trans-sexual

4. Do you consider you have a disability? Yes No

5. Age: under18 18-30 31-60 over 60

6. Surname:…………………………………………………

First name(s): ………………………………………………………………


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