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Project Officer
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Location: Hollybush, Leeds
Term: Fixed term until 31/12/2024
Hours: 14 per week
Salary: £21,840 FTE pro rata (£8,736)
The Conservation Volunteers connects people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both.
About the role
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team at the Hollybush Conservation Centre, supporting adults with learning disabilities in a variety of engaging horticultural and food-growing activities, as well as woodwork and nature-based crafts. You will play a key role in monitoring and evaluating project outcomes to help measure success, while working closely with the team to plan and deliver tailored activities that align with each participant's abilities. This position involves recruiting, training, and educating volunteers, ensuring they are fully equipped to assist participants. Safeguarding the health and wellbeing of all involved is a top priority, alongside monitoring the project's impact through daily task reports. You will also be responsible for maintaining and servicing project resources, including premises, IT equipment, tools, and materials. Effective communication with participants' families, supported living teams, and transport services is essential to ensure smooth coordination and support.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If you would like to discuss your requirements further please contact the People Team via recruitment@tcv.org.uk or by telephone on 01302 388883 . We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
A bit more about us
We are The Conservation Volunteers.
Our vision is Healthier, Happier Communities for Everyone. We believe that green spaces are an essential part of healthy, happy communities.
Our mission is To Connect People and Green Spaces to Deliver Lasting Outcomes for Both.
The opportunity to connect to nature on your doorstep and contribute to its protection should be available to everyone.
The outcomes of our work:
Environment: Green spaces are created, protected and improved, for nature and for people.
Communities: Communities are stronger, working together to improve the places where people live and tackle the issues that matter to them.
Health & Wellbeing: People improve their physical and mental health & wellbeing, by being outdoors, active and connected with others.
Learning & Skills: People improve their confidence, skills and prospects, through learning inspired by the outdoors.
Join in, feel good.
How to apply
You can download an application form in Adobe Acrobat format or Word format and you can view the recruitment pack for this post.
Alternatively you can request an application pack via email
Completed applications forms must be returned to Caroline Aylward by 30/09/2024.
Closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on 30/09/2024
Please note
Interviews will be held on Week commencing 30th September 2024 at at our Hollybush office
Occasionally, we receive a large number of responses to our advertisements.
If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date (30/09/2024), please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Benefits
There are a wide range of benefits on offer at TCV.
Health and wellbeing
We want the experience of working for TCV to be a positive one, and to have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of our employees. We will strive to create an environment where our people are physically and emotionally supported to enable them to give their best and be well people.
Always happy to talk about flexible working
We support employees to work flexibly in different ways in both formal and informal flexible working arrangements. We don't promise we can offer you what you want, but we are always happy to talk about flexible working. In the interview process we'll discuss this more with you.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Criminal Record Check
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
As this post requires a Criminal Record Check, please view TCV's Ex-Offender Policy.
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and all employees are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults. Familiarisation with, and adherence to, the organisational Safeguarding policies and procedures is an essential requirement of all employees, as is participation in related mandatory training.
Right to Work in the UK checks
Regardless of your nationality, you will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK during our recruitment process. Should you be successful in proceeding to the interview stage, you will required to bring your documents with you for checking and copying.
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