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This is a part time role. You’ll be the link between our centre team and a range of partners including NHS, DWP and third sector charities to set up courses for local residents that support their health and wellbeing or move them closer to employment.

Your work will involve developing and maintaining links with our local partners so having a driving licence and access to a car would be very useful.

You’ll have a passion for helping the most vulnerable members of our community, be an excellent and persuasive negotiator; have a flexible attitude and be able to think creatively and on your feet. Experience of partnership working and an awareness of the education sector (particularly for adults) - would be an advantage, but they are not essential.

This is a demanding but highly satisfying role where you can make a difference to the life opportunities of people in our local community.

This role requires a basic DBS check

What can we offer you!

• Excellent training and development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
• Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
• Competitive rates of pay

Interview information:

Interview date: w/c 06/05/2024

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

Please read the Supporting Information:

Post specification

Role profile

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