Development Worker for Elders Council of Newcastle

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Contract Type: Permanent

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline:

Based: Newcastle

Salary: £29,577 Per Annum

Salary Type: Fixed Salary

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Officer

We are looking for an experienced community development worker with strong communication and interpersonal skills who can lead and develop new and existing projects.  The primary objectives of the role are to increase and diversify the reach and engagement with people aged 50 and over in the city and to develop partnerships with other organisations to deliver projects for the benefit of older people. 

We want to attract a passionate, imaginative and well organised person who can uphold The Elders Councils strong values by working in an inclusive, participatory way with active members of the Elders Council with everyone having equal status and value in the work. This really is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the team in a highly regarded and well-established charity.  

 

Salary and Pension: This role has an annual salary of £29577 plus pension contributions. 

 

Annual Leave: You will be entitled to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).  

 

Working hours: This role is full time at 37.5 hours per week with the option of hybrid working.  Our core working hours are Monday – Friday 9am-5pm 

 

Contract: This role will be offered on a permanent contract basis  

 

Application Process: 

The Elders Council strives to create an inclusive team culture which is reflective of the diverse community we serve.  We are committed to making our recruitment process and roles accessible.  We encourage applications from people from a broad range of backgrounds and circumstances, including those who are underrepresented, or have lived experience relevant to our work.   

If you need additional support with your application or interview process, then please do let us know what you need and where we can help make this accessible. 

To apply, we would like you to email us a CV and covering letter by Monday 21st August 2023.  Please use the covering letter to detail how you meet the eligibility criteria in the person specification.  It’s your chance to show us the skills and experience you would bring to this role. 

 

Key Dates: 

Submission of application: Closes 5pm on Monday 21st August 2023.  All applications will be assessed on the match to the experience and skills set out in the person specification.  

Shortlisting: Shortlisting will take place 22nd August.  You will be informed by email if you have been successfully shortlisted and invited to interview. 

Interviews: Interviews will take place on Wednesday 6th September. This will be a competency-based interview with staff and Elders Council trustees.  We will confirm who you’ll be meeting when this interview is arranged. 

 

Contact: 

If you wish to discuss the role or application process, please contact Clare Levi, Executive Officer by email at clare.levi@elderscouncil.org.uk to arrange a discussion.  Job description available on this site or you can request a job description by emailing info@elderscouncil.org.uk 

 

 

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