Community Development Assistant - Longniddry Community Centre - EAL09992

We are looking for an enthusiastic Community Development Assistant to join East Lothian's Connected Communities team at the Longniddry Community Centre. Working within a busy community centre you will be involved in a range of tasks assisting bookings, community groups, café, good cleaning practices, admin and day to day enquiries. This is an excellent opportunity to support community members and groups through bookings and groups to improve their health and wellbeing, reduce social isolation and support an extremely valuable community resource. Flexible working is required as some evening and weekend covered required., To support and assist in the day to day delivery of front line Connected Community service, in accordance with local and Council procedures., Able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through previous experience .

PVG Membership
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member's records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.