Community Development Apprentice

1. Provide support and assistance to Community Development colleagues across a wide variety of projects and events.

2. Deliver on all aspects of DDC’s Inspire project.

4. Support on a variety of projects within the team & support Community Development Officers as projects require.

5. Carry out the completion of work required for Active Kent’s Every Day Active Scheme.

6. Carry out any administrative financial tasks linked to projects such as invoicing & completion of spreadsheets.

7. Support Community Development Officers to support community and voluntary groups achieve self-reliance by signposting or helping them to access programmes of funding, support and/ or training.

8. Keep up to date with relevant legislation, good practice and opportunities which are relevant to the service and communicate initiatives to partners in an appropriate way.

9. Support colleagues by attending & supporting at meetings where required.

10. Attend community events with colleagues which increase community awareness and knowledge of relevant issues and services.

11. Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time.

12. To undertake the training required for the apprenticeship.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults across our communities. As a local authority, we expect all employees to uphold our safeguarding responsibilities in line with statutory guidance and council policies.

Training Outcome:

The apprentice will gain a qualification in Business Administration which will open opportunities for general career progression.

Employer Description:

Providing local services to those who live, work and study in the Dover District. Services include planning applications, housing, benefits, council tax and licensing.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working