Co-op Academies Trust – Academy Community Pioneer

LCVS (Liverpool Charity & Voluntary Services); Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 25,185 - 28,142; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

10% discount in Co-op Food stores

Discounted gym membership

Flexible benefits package

Co-operative Credit Union benefits

Job summary

A community-focused organization in England is seeking Academy Community Pioneers to work 1 day a week, supporting community needs and building relationships with local groups. This part-time role requires living in or near the community served. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of community dynamics and experience in youth work. A competitive salary and flexible working hours are offered.

Qualifications

• Must live in or close to the community served by the academy.
• Ability to identify and support community needs.
• Flexibility in working hours depending on personal circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Identify the needs of the community and support them.
• Build relationships with community groups and academies.
• Work 1 day a week in each assigned academy.

Skills

Understanding of community needs

Relationship-building

Experience in family support and youth work

Job description

Posts available: 3 (there are 3 positions working 1 day a week or 1 person could take on all 3 positions and work 3 days across multiple sites).
Contract: Permanent.
Term: Part-Time.
Salary: £25,185 – £28,142.
Hours per week: 7.4 hours per week (for 1 role).
Reporting to: Regional Community Development Manager.
Location: The three positions are located in Birkenhead (Wirral), Bebington (Wirral) and West Derby (Liverpool).

Employer Bio

Co-op Academies Trust is a multi-academy trust based in the North of England. Being part of the Co-operative Group, they are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within their Academy. They strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do – they are their ‘Ways of Being’:

• Succeed together
• Do what matters most
• Be yourself, always
• Show you care

So, if you believe in their values, they would love to hear from you!

Job Summary

Do you want to make a difference for people living in your community?

They are looking for Academy Community Pioneers to work 1 day a week in each of their academies.

The academy pioneers will help to bring their community strategy to life by identifying the needs of the community and supporting these being met, with a particular focus on family support and youth work. An important aspect of the work will be forming relationships with existing community groups and building relationships between these groups and the academy.

You will need to live in or very close to the community served by the academy you are working with. Where two or more academies serve the same or neighbouring communities, there may be an opportunity for the same individual to undertake more than one role.

The pioneers will be supported by a regional community manager covering a group of schools. The day / hours to be worked can be flexible depending on individual circumstances.

They offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in their success. Benefits include:

• A Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.
• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!
• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)

Contact Details: [e-mail] – Head of Community.