Intergenerational Development Officer Vacancy
Post: Intergenerational Development Officer
Salary: £24,964 per annum (35 hours per week)
Status: Full time
Duration: One year from start date (may be extended if further funding secured)
The Development Officer will be responsible for developing intergenerational initiatives within two schools, which will address literacy and numeracy, recruit older volunteers and provide support to organisations that are keen to connect and grow their intergenerational work.
The Officer will be responsible for:
1. Building a programme of intergenerational initiatives within schools working primarily with children who are most affected by the poverty attainment gap
2. Recruiting, training and supporting older volunteers
3. Develop, coordinate and deliver training opportunities throughout Perth & Kinross
4. Encouraging Perth & Kinross Council, groups & organisations to embed intergenerational practice within local policy using the Guidelines document as a tool
5. Encouraging new partnerships between young and older people’s organisations.
Location: The post holder will be based two days in The Community School of Auchterarder and two days in Perth Grammar School with the remaining day being flexible and possibly working from home.
Holidays: The applicant will receive 36 days annual leave, which includes public holidays.
Please note this post is subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups check.
Closing date: Thursday 24th August, 12noon
Interviews will be held on Thursday 31st August 2017 – venue TBC Perth or Auchterarder
Applicants should send a full CV plus a covering letter stating why you should be considered for the post, what networking and training experience you have and detail about your knowledge and experience around intergenerational work. Max 400 words.
Email your application to sorina@generationsworkingtogether.org
Or post to: Generations Working Together, Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street, Glasgow, G1 1UZ.
Queries regarding the post can be directed to Alison Clyde, Manager on 07769629988.