Organisation: Leicestershire County CouncilWork Location: Beaumont Lodge, Astill Lodge Road, Leicester, LE4 1EFWorker Category: Hybrid WorkerSalary: £31,074 - £33,294 per annum (pro rata for part-time) Working Hours: 25 hours per week (possible increase to full time 37hrs in the future)Contract Type: PermanentClosing Date: 14th December 2023Interview Date(s): 9th, 13th & 15th JanuaryAre you looking for a unique opportunity to join a small and experienced team working mainly with the Gypsy, Irish Traveller and Fairground Community residing in Leicestershire, Leicester City and Rutland.About the RoleYou would be based predominantly at the Multi Agency Travellers Unit, however, much of the work is carried out on caravan sites and in clients' homes across Leicestershire and Rutland.
The working hours can be flexible with the need to work around operational demands.Duties include regular visits to well-known fixed sites and temporary camps along with other members of the team as well as assisting with the management of the two County Council Caravan sites when necessary.Work is fast paced and reactive, working directly with families, the role will allow you to liaise with a variety of agencies and statutory bodies, assisting with a range of tasks supporting and enabling these groups.
Previous experience of working with the community is not essential as training will be provided.
You will gain an understanding of the needs and barriers of the community.
There is real flexibility to make this job your own and to build upon your skills along with the team to make a difference.The role will touch upon a wide range of disciplines including planning, housing, health, education, legal as well as social matters.
It is often said that no two days at work are the same.The interview will be in two parts with the first part being an informal opportunity to meet with the team and ask questions about the role and the wider work that we do.Although this post is 25 hours per week there maybe scope in the future to make this full time (37 hours per week) About YouTo apply for this post, you must have: The ability to build and nurture relationships and partnerships with a wide variety of people at both a personal and community level Communication and negotiation skills, using a range of formats (written, verbal and non-verbal) Focus on the diversity of service users, seeking out partnerships to improve service delivery To work proactively to remove barriers to provide full and equal access to services To be self-aware, act proactively, accept personal responsibility and communicate effectively The ability to work on your own initiative, and be flexible as part of a team To build and maintain effective relationships both internally and externally, projecting a positive image and reputation of the work that we carry out You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.In addition, we also expect you to share and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.Interested in Flexible Working?We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments.
Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council.
If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work.
The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert.
You can find out more about our worker categories in the page on our career site.For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:Mat Bagley, Service Manager, Multi Agency Travellers UnitTelephone: 0116 305 8156 / 07818 014 574Email: How to ApplyLeicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion at every level.
We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities.
We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve.
Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.To apply for this job, please click on the apply button.
You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above.
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