Development Worker Three Towns Growers
- Location:
- Salary:
- £0 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent, Temporary
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 37 hours per week
- Work From Home:
- Hybrid
The Board of Trustees of Three Towns Growers is delighted to advertise the position of Development Worker based at Elm Park community gardens and allotments in Ardrossan, Ayrshire. This post has a probationary period of 3 months and funding has been secured for a fixed-term contract of 18 months, with a view to securing further funding to extend the duration of the post.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, creative, and committed individual to continue to build on the work already begun by volunteers to create learning and employment opportunities for people within the community. The individual is expected to:
· have experience of securing funding for projects
· assist with the development of the build within the allotment grounds be able to organise their own workload
· liaise with stake holders and funders to develop Three Towns Growers as an accredited centre providing support to schools and community groups, developing enterprise opportunities through horticultural activities
· have experience of working with community groups and an interest in horticulture.
If successfully called to interview, candidates will be expected to give a presentation.
Interested parties should forward their contact details to secretary@threetownsgrowers.org to obtain an application pack.
Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults:
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children or protected adults.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check, which will be deducted from your wages following commencement of employment. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.