Job Description

Reference:
25-28600
Job title:
Community Hubs Co-ordinator
Directorate:
Economy and Community Development
Service:
Supporting Communities
Closing date:
01/08/2025 10:00
Job type/Hours:
Temporary (see job advertisement) | 37 Hour
Salary:
33,366 - 35,235 a year
Pay Scale:
S3
Location(s):
See Job Advertisement

Location:

Caernarfon or Dolgellau

Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package, for more information please click on this

Information Pack

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Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.



We encourage everyone who applies for a job with Gwynedd Council to submit job applications in Welsh or bilingually.


(Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)



For further information about this post please contact Lindsey Ellis on 01341 424 491 or via e-mail: lindseyellis@gwynedd.llyw.cymru



Application forms and further details available from Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH


Tel: 01286 679076


E-Mail: Swyddi@gwynedd.llyw.cymru

CLOSING DATE: 10:00 AM, 01/08/2025

The Council will request a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service for the successful candidate.

If you are successful to be short listed for an interview you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form. You need to ensure that you check your email regularly.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

ESSENTIAL

Enthusiasm, energy, perseverance and the will to solve problems. Honest, self-confident, assertive and flexible. Ability to self-stimulate. Able to take on responsibilities and to communicate effectively. Able to bring in groups and individuals to work together. A diplomatic and welcoming personality. Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team. Use of a car.
DESIRABLE

RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

ESSENTIAL

Qualification equating to an NVQ level 4 or higher
DESIRABLE

Degree or similar qualification in a subject relevant to the requirements of the post ECDL qualification or corresponding qualification in the use of computers

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

Experience of communicating with individuals and groups on a broad level. A background of working as a member of a team, and also as an unsupervised individual Experience in the field of supporting people in communities Experience of community development
DESIRABLE

Experience of developing and managing projects. Experience of targeting grants from various financial sources. Experience of facilitating collaboration Experience of developing and implementing regeneration projects. Experience of organising community services. Experience of working in Local Government. Experience in the field of health and well-being Experience of managing a voluntary organisation.

SKILLS AND SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL

Skills to motivate others. Leadership skills. Public skills. Communication skills - both oral and in writing in Welsh and English. Relevant skills to be able to deal with customers/people of all ages and backgrounds. Relevant skills for preparing strategies and cases for grants. Project management skills, including financial management. Understanding of the challenge facing Gwynedd's community organisations and community groups to provide more services Extensive knowledge of the supporting people field, including the isolation, cost-of-living etc. aspects to ensure the well-being of Gwynedd people. Administrative and computing skills.
DESIRABLE

Knowledge of the area and Cyngor Gwynedd's objectives. Knowledge of economic community development. Knowledge of funding programme guidelines. Knowledge of Cyngor Gwynedd's various services. Knowledge of Cyngor Gwynedd's partner services which support people in our communities. Understanding of Windows computer software packages.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

Listening and Speaking - Higher Level

Able to follow a conversation or discussion through the medium of Welsh and English on a professional level and discuss general day to day topics in the field in order to present information and express opinions.


Able to give a pre-prepared presentation and respond to any comments and questions on it in Welsh or English.

Reading and Comprehension - Higher Level

Able to understand standard written Welsh and English; both formal and informal.


Able to gather information from various sources such as letters, reports, articles through the medium of Welsh and English in order to fulfil the post.

Writing - Higher Level

Present written information confidently by letter, more detailed and technical report formats, and respond to written requests conveying information, ideas and opinion in Welsh and English (help is available to check the work).

Purpose of Post

Support the Supporting Communities Service Manager to identify and act on relevant opportunities to engage and collaborate with community hubs within the county's communities. Support community hubs to take advantage of opportunities that arise, including those that arise as a result of Cyngor Gwynedd's Strategic Plans. Work closely with the Supporting Communities Team officers and the Tackling Poverty Coordinator to identify collaboration opportunities in the communities to co-locate supporting people services and activities. Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the centre of everything we do. Develop and support community hubs located in the 13 areas across the county to be dynamic and sustainable. Ensure that Cyngor Gwynedd's services and departments are cohesive when discussing and collaborating with the county's community hubs. Facilitate discussions with external and statutory partners to raise awareness of the hubs network and the opportunities for collaboration.

Responsibility for Resources. e.g. staff, budgets, equipment

Personal equipment e.g. information technology equipment

Main Duties

Establish and support the work of community hubs in regeneration areas and help them to be self-sustaining and sustainable Work closely with the Senior Grants Officer and the Tackling Poverty Coordinator to ensure cross-departmental collaboration with the community hubs network. Organise and coordinate networking events and opportunities and share information with the hubs' partners. Coordinate the requirements of the service level agreement of Cyngor Gwynedd's cross-departmental Services with the community hubs Provide support to community hubs when undertaking the process of planning and developing Coordinate and bring expertise from other supporting people agencies to serve in the communities of Gwynedd Bring the expert advice of the Council's Services to the community through the hub partner, according to the project requirements, in full consultation with the relevant Services Act as Cyngor Gwynedd's point of contact for the community hubs. Assist community hubs to target financial resources to implement projects and prepare funding applications where appropriate Establish, nurture and develop regular contact with community hubs to ensure that they have a key role within regeneration plans. Ensure that grant funding is transferred to the hubs from funds that are appropriately spent. Gather evidence and data which ensure that monitoring requirements are addressed. Responsibility for self-development. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council's Health and Safety Policy. Operate within the Council's policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality. Responsibility for managing information in accordance with the Council's information management standards and guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation. Commitment to reducing the Council's carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council's Carbon Footprint. Undertake any other reasonable duty which corresponds to the salary and responsibility level of the post. Responsible for reporting any concern or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused.

Special Circumstances e.g. the need to work unsociable hours, special working arrangements etc.

The post-holder will be expected to work evenings and weekends on occasions. * The post-holder should hold a full driving licence and have access to a private vehicle.