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Lancaster District CVS, Cornerstones, Sulyard Street, Lancaster LA1 1PXTelephone: (01524)

Application pack.

Voluntary Sector Development worker

Closing date: Wednesday 8th February 2017, 4pm.

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Introducing Lancaster District CVS.

Lancaster District Community Voluntary Solutions (LDCVS) provides support for the voluntary and community sector in the Lancaster District. Our role is to help the voluntary sector to support local communities. LDCVS provides a range of support services for frontline voluntary and community groups to enable them to address management and development issues and to function more effectively within the changing operating environment. We aim to provide easy to access and seamless services to voluntary organisations and community groups providing both packages of support and responding to ad hoc information and support requests. We work to develop knowledge and skills in the voluntary and community sector and we also help individuals to take part in volunteering through our Volunteer Centre and Volunteer Training Academy.

Working in strategic partnership with voluntary, statutory, health and educational bodies within the county, LDCVS aims to develop a thriving independent voluntary and community sector that is a valued partner in the development of the District and its communities.

This post, partly funded by Lancashire County Council and Lancaster City Council, is delivered as part of the ONE Lancashire Countywide Infrastructure Support Programme. As part of our relationship with ONE Lancashire and Lancashire Association for Community Voluntary Solutions (LACVS), the post holder will complement our team by providing high quality support to VCFS partners in the ways outlined in the job description and specification.

For more information about Lancaster District Community Voluntary Solutions, please visit our website at www.lancastercvs.org.uk .

Voluntary Sector Development worker

LDCVS is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person with experience of providing one to one organisational development support and group training to voluntary and community sector organisations. You will have knowledge of community development work, partnership working, funding sources and a track record of being successful with raising funds for charities.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a robust understanding of charity governance and broad knowledge of issues affecting the voluntary and community sector. You will use your skills and experience to support the development of a diverse range of organisations and work in partnership with others to forge a strong and vibrant voluntary and community sector in the Lancaster District.

Lancaster District Community Voluntary Solutions is an independent charity bringing local voluntary organisations and community groups together in a strong, inclusive and supportive network. It offers professional advice, information and support and facilitates the sharing of news, knowledge and ideas across the Districts voluntary and community network.

For an informal discussion, please contact Yak Patel on 01524 555900 or by email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.lancastercvs.org.uk/

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How to apply

Thank you for your interest in working for LDCVS. Please read the following guidance and information to assist you in your application. Please complete the application form accurately and carefully, providing as much relevant information as possible.

Job Description and Person Specification

The job description outlines the duties and responsibilities of the post. The Person Specification describes the range of skills, knowledge, experience, knowledge required of the post holder. The essential criteria are the minimum requirements that you will need in order to carry out the role effectively. The desirable criteria will aid the post holder to undertake the full duties and responsibilities of the post more quickly, but are not essential at the appointment stage. However, where there is a large number of candidates for a vacancy, desirable criteria may assist the short-listing process. Please ensure you match your responses to the requirements of the person specification that are indicated for assessment in the application form.

Completing the Application Form

The application form should be completed using font 12 ideally submitted electronically, but may be submitted as written hard copy.

Other requirements:

Please note that we do not accept CV’s and a CV should not be submitted as an alternative to completing any section of our Application Form. The Personal and Supplementary Details Form and the Equality and Diversity form will be separated from your application prior to short-listing. This information is only seen by the Chief Executive

Submitting your Application

When returning an application by post please ensure you apply the correct postage for the weight of the envelope. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered, unless by prior agreement. We will acknowledge receipt of emailed application forms. Should you wish to receive an acknowledgement for a postal application, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope and we will return this to you.

Equality and Diversity

LDCVS is fully committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in everything that we do. By completing the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form you will assist us to monitor our practices. The information you provide to us is strictly confidential. This form will be separated from your application prior to short-listing and will not be made available to the selection panel.

LDCVS is committed to ensuring all disabled people are not disadvantaged either during the recruitment and selection process or during the course of their employment. At LDCVS our building is fully accessible for wheelchair users. We are also committed to making other reasonable adjustments to our employment practices and premises, wherever possible, to ensure disabled people are not substantially disadvantaged

Availability for Interview / Assessment

Please note that if the selection date(s) are stated in the job advertisement, it is highly unlikely that we can offer alternative dates to suit your circumstances, due to the availability of the selection panel.

Offers of Employment

Once a recruitment decision has been made we will issue a conditional offer of employment. Full confirmation of an offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of the following employment checks:

•Two satisfactory references (one must be from your current or most recent employer);

•Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006;

•Identity Check;

•Proof of qualifications held;

•DBS Disclosure clearance (if applicable). In addition, applicants who have lived or worked overseas may be asked to obtain a certificate of good conduct to demonstrate their suitability for employment.

All new employees are subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period

What Happens Next

Unfortunately we do not have the capacity to contact applicants who have not been short-listed for assessment. If you would like to check the status of your application, or have any questions with regard to the recruitment and selection process, please contact 01524 555900 or email [email protected]

Important Dates to note: Closing date for applications: 4pm, Wednesday 8th February 2017 Applicants invited for interview will be informed by 5pm Friday 10th February 2017 Interview date: Tuesday 21st February 2015 at Lancaster District CVS offices.

Charity Registration (England & Wales) Number: 1127626. Company Registration (England & Wales) Number: 6743623. Registered office as above.

mailto:[email protected]

Job Description

Job Title: Voluntary Sector Development worker. Responsible to: Chief Executive Salary Band: NJC scale 26 £23,166 per year - going up to £23,398 from 1st April 17Hours per week: 35 hours per week. Starting Date: Monday 3rd April 2017 End Date: December 2018.

Main Responsibilities:

Respond to requests for support from VCSE organisations. Be proactive in alerting VCSE organisations to development opportunities. Directly supervise CVS staff and volunteers. Provide 1:1 consultancy to individual organisations on key issues e.g. quality standards,

development/business planning, governance etc. Develop appropriate open and bespoke training programmes. Develop initiatives that help improves the health and wellbeing of residents in partnership with the

local Clinical Commissioning Group, local authorities, business and the VCSE sector. Bring VCSE organisations together through the North Lancashire Voluntary sector Consortium,

Morecambe Interagency Group and other partnerships meetings. Work in partnership with other organisations and individuals to address gaps in services and meet

local needs. Support new and smaller organisations that address local need. Provide support to organisations engaging in social enterprise activity. Provide support for VCSE organisations to access funds and resources. Help provide the monthly email bulletin and information sheets. Create and support an action network for Lancaster District to provide VCF leadership within the

health economy. Focus on implementing the asset based community development approach working with

communities at the neighbourhood and local levels to mobilise local residents and community groups to develop community solutions to meet local priorities within their local area.

Support LDCVS volunteer team on mobilising volunteering for Volunteering Involving Organisations to provide much needed community provision across the district and on utilising the power of volunteering to help unemployed and economically inactive residents to be active, build their confidence and self-esteem and make progress in terms of their employability skills and improving their health and well-being.

Attending training and other duties appropriate for the role.

Other Information: This post is funded is funded until December 2018 and continues subject to funding secured. A 5% contribution will be paid by LDCVS to an approved pension provider. 25 day’s annual leave plus public holidays. All employees are expected to comply with statutory requirements and all LDCVS policies while

undertaking their work. This post is one of continual development and the post holder will be encouraged to develop skills and capabilities, including participation in projects and training events. Accordingly, the range of duties and responsibilities outlined above may change from time to time to reflect the changing needs of LDCVS.

Overall performance will be formally assessed and reviewed regularly, with additional informal assessment taking place as necessary.


All employees are subject to the Health and Safety at Work Act. All employees are required to work in a confidential manner in all aspects of their work. LDCVS is an Equal Opportunities Employer and has equal opportunities policies with which you are

expected to comply at all times. LDCVS condemns all forms of harassment and actively promotes a workplace where employees are treated with dignity respect and without bias.


Person Specification

Qualifications / Training Essential Desirable Verified ByGCSE Grade C or above including English and Mathematics, or equivalent qualifications

Application Form/Certificates

Other relevant qualification, e g NVQ/BTEC, JNC, BA Hons Application Form/Certificates

Knowledge / Skills / AbilitiesExperience of working in the voluntary and community sector. Application Form /

Interview /References

A good knowledge of current influences and policy developments affecting the sector, includingsignificant knowledge of good practice and quality

Application Form / Interview /References

Experience of project management including theability to implement and monitor detailed actionplans in order to meet outcomes

Application Form / Interview /References

Analytical and development skills to help organisations and people articulate what their needs are and help them find solutions.

Application Form / Interview/ References

Ability to support community and voluntary organisations to work together and with other organisations esp. statutory sector organisations ,health, higher education


Self-motivating, creative and energetic attitude to fulfilling a professional role. Able to use initiative and organise own work load in order to meet deadlines


Ability to work flexibly and effectively as part of ateam in a busy environment - including unsocialhours on occasion (evenings and weekends)

Application form / Interview / References

Sound general knowledge and experience of volunteering and experience of working with volunteers


Understanding of issues around equality of opportunity and the ability to work accordingly at all times


The flexibility, patience and good humour to workboth reactively and proactively in response tosituations as they arise

Application Form / /References

Willingness and ability to undertake frequent travelthroughout the district and at times, the county

Application Form / Interview

Own or have access to a car for business use Application formCommunicationAble to communicate with partners in a clear, courteous and informative manner


Able to coordinate events involving a wide variety of partners Application Form / Interview

Ability to produce accurate, reasoned and concise reports Application Form / Interview

Effective communication skills with a diverse range of people at all levels


Able to use MS office applications (Word, Excel,PowerPoint) in order to produce reports, statistics,newsletters, presentations, webpage content, to ahigh standard as required



APPLICATION FORM Voluntary Sector Development workerCONFIDENTIALPLEASE CONTINUE ON SEPARATE SHEET(S) IF SPACE IS INADEQUATE

PERSONAL DETAILS

Title (Mr, Ms Dr etc) ---------------

Forename(s): Surname:

Address:

Postcode:

Telephone: Mobile:

Email

Please delete as appropriate:

Do you have a current valid driving licence? YES NO

Do you have access to a car? YES NO

If you have a driving licence is it: PROVISIONAL FULL HGV

How did you learn of this vacancy?

Interview dates

Would you be available for interview on Tuesday 21st February 2017 if requested?

If appointed, would you be available to start work on Monday 3rd April 17?

If no, when would you be available?


DESCRIBING YOU - Why I have applied for this job?

Information for Shortlisting - Please tell us what skills and personal qualities you have to enable you to work successfully in this role. Please type in font 12 or print clearly in black.

The Person Specification lists the essential criteria necessary for doing this job. Please show how you meet each requirement, in the same order as they appear on the person specification. You need to be specific about the experience, skills, or knowledge, giving evidence and actual examples to support your case wherever possible.

Please continue overleaf, and use extra pages if necessary.


EDUCATION DETAILSPlease give details of all secondary education including examinations taken (with results).

Schools / Colleges Courses / Exams Qualifications / Grades obtained Date

State any other achievements during education:

Please be prepared to provide certificates of pass. etc.

FURTHER/HIGHER EDUCATION DETAILSPlease give details of any university course or other further education undertaken (including youth training, technical courses, vocational studies, correspondence courses, etc.)

University / FE College Courses / Exams Qualifications obtained Grade Date

Please be prepared to provide certificates of pass. etc.

PUBLIC OR VOLUNTARY COMMITMENTSPlease give details of membership of any public or voluntary body and indicate the approximate time commitment entailed.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILSPlease give details of relevant previous employment / key achievements that might help us assess your suitability for the job for which you are applying, starting with the most recent employment and working backwards.

CURRENT/LAST EMPLOYER

Name:

Address:

Postcode:

Contact for reference: Telephone:

Please note that we will not contact your present employer for a reference without your permission. However, any job offer made will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references. It is our policy to contact ALL named referees.


May we contact your current employer for a reference? YES NO

Position(s) held: Salary / Wage:

Outline of duties/key achievements:

Reason for leaving:

Notice period:

Does your current contract of employment contain any restrictions that prevent you from competing with your current employer or soliciting its customers after you have left? YES NO

If YES please supply a copy of your contract of employment

PREVIOUS EMPLOYER (1)Name:

Address: Postcode:


May we contact for a reference: YES NO

Position(s) held: Salary/Wage:


Reason for leaving:

PREVIOUS EMPLOYER (2)Name:

Address: Postcode:


May we contact for a reference: YES NO

Position(s) held: Salary/Wage:


Reason for leaving:

RIGHT TO WORK IN UK


Are you legally entitled to work in the UK? YES NO

We will require evidence of this prior to commencing employment

CRIMINAL RECORDHave you ever been convicted of a criminal offence? YES NO

Declaration subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

If YES, please give details:

HEALTHDo you require any reasonable adjustments for the interview and selection process? YES NO

If YES, please give details:

DATA PROTECTIONThe Data Protection Act 1998 (“the Act”) sets out certain requirements for the protection of your personal information against unauthorised use or disclosure. The Act also gives you certain rights. Except to the extent we are required or permitted by law, the information which you provide in this application form and any other information obtained or provided during the course of your application (“the information”) will be used solely for the purpose of assessing your application. If your application is unsuccessful or you choose not to accept any offer of employment we make, the information will not be held for longer than is necessary, after which time it will be destroyed, although relevant information will be retained in the longer term to facilitate our equal opportunity monitoring. If your application is successful, the information will form part of your employment file and we will be entitled to process it for all purposes in connection with your employment. So that we may use the information for the above purposes and on the above terms, we are required under the Act to obtain your explicit consent. Accordingly, please sign the consent section below.

I CONSENT TO MY PERSONAL INFORMATION BEING USED FOR THE PURPOSES AND ON THE TERMS SET OUT ABOVE.

Signed: Date:

UNDERTAKINGPlease read and sign the following undertaking: I confirm that the information I have given on this application form is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true in all respects. I understand that, should I have deliberately made a false or misleading statement on this form my future employment can be terminated without notice.


INTERESTS, HOBBIES AND SPORTS

Please give details of all your spare time interests and hobbies including details of membership of bodies, committees, voluntary work and so on.

Signed: Date:

Note: We are an equal opportunities employer and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

Please complete the Equal Opportunities form below.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING FORM.

This form will not be seen by the Interviewer/Panel prior to interview and is not used in any decision making. You do not have to complete this form but doing so enables us to monitor the effectiveness of our Equal Opportunities Policy. We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We are committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, ethnic background, nationality, colour, gender, trans-gender status, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We therefore welcome applications from all segments of the


community. If you are disabled completing this form enables us to identify any reasonable adjustments you may need for the interview or role you have applied for.

Please state which job you have applied for and the date of your application.

Job applied for: Voluntary Sector Development worker

Date of application: _________________________________

1. What is your gender (please tick)?

Male Female Do not wish to declare

2. What is your nationality and/or ethnicity (please tick)?

A White: B Black / African/ Caribbean or Black British:

C Other Ethnic Group

British – English /Welsh/Scottish, Northern Irish

Caribbean Arab

Irish African Any other ethnic group

Any other white background

Any other Black/ African/Caribbean background

D

Mixed /multiple Ethnic Groups :

E

Asian / Asian British:

F

Do Not Wish to Declare

White and Black Caribbean

Indian

White and Black African

Pakistani

White and Asian Bangladeshi

Any other mixed background

Chinese

Any other Asian background


3. What is your age between (please tick)?

16-17 18-21 21-29 30-39

40-49 50-59 60 or over Do not wish to declare

4. What is your sexual orientation (please tick)?

Heterosexual Bisexual Lesbian

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5. What is your religious or belief system (please tick)?

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6. Do you consider yourself to have a disability?

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