Third Sector Support Officer (Calderdale)

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1 Third Sector Support Officer (Calderdale) Application Pack Salary 25,000 per annum (pro-rata) Hours 16 hours per week Closing Date 5pm on the 8 th June Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England No and Registered Charity No

2 Welcome Thank you for your interest in applying for this job opportunity with VAC Improving Local Lives. VAC Improving Local Lives delivers a range of support and services across the Boroughs of Calderdale and Kirklees to Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations and groups ranging from infrastructure support through to supporting organisations to deliver robust provision and services. Our mission and vision of supporting and strengthening the voluntary and community sector remains at the heart of everything we do. Working with around 400 voluntary and community organisations, VAC s main challenge is to build upon the infrastructure support enabling local VCS organisations working with us to deliver local pathway solutions against ever increasing demands on public services due to economic pressures and funding cuts. VAC Improving Local Lives operates to champion and promote the voluntary and community sector and through our range of engagement and quality projects acts as a voice for our members and volunteers to ensure their views are heard and local provision meets local needs to help improve local lives. As we continue to evolve and embrace new ways of working with partners and collaborators, VAC is in an unprecedented yet exciting time of organisational change and development so that we remain fit for purpose and ready for the opportunities and challenges ahead. This is fundamental as the role of VAC (working with and on behalf of the sector) remains critical in shaping and influencing local strategy, driving creativity and integrated solutions on the ground in collaboration with the sector and wider stakeholders. VAC s aim is to serve, promote, collaborate and drive strategic developments with and for the sector with the sector being at the heart of everything we do and strive for with the ultimate aim of improving local lives!! We hope you will join us on this exciting journey. Best wishes Dipika Kaushal Chief Executive Officer Page 2 of 9

3 About VAC Improving Local Lives VAC Improving Local Lives (formerly Voluntary Action Calderdale) has provided infrastructure support to its local communities since 2000; we have operated from our own premises since During our history, we have delivered a wide a range of successful projects, via a variety of funders, to support the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in the Borough of Calderdale. As of April 2018, VAC is one of six partners in the VSI (Voluntary Sector Infastructure) Alliance. VCS organisations in Calderdale can access a range of support services from a single point of contact. Through this single point of contact VCS organisations working in Calderdale will have access to a range of support services and advice, including: Training Funding and financial advice Organisational development Communications Volunteering Governance VAC Improving Local Lives also delivers several separate projects including: Quality For Health - A quality assurance system for groups and organisations delivering health and wellbeing services. Molly and Bill (Making Our Lives Lively and Being Involved in Local Life) A project providing creative and meaningful activities in residential care homes by community groups and volunteers with particular skills or interests. Quality Voice A project that ensures people s voices are heard to help improve services and to champion quality and continuous service improvement. VAC Improving Local Lives Kirklees Providing voluntary and community sector organisations in Kirklees with organisational development and engagement opportunities via the Community Voices programme. Our Values Equality Proactively supporting and valuing all individuals and communities Quality Working to the highest standards to provide and promote the best customer experience Creativity Being creative in the development and delivery of all our work Sustainability Securing and developing resources and services for now and the future. Delivering positive results with our partners Listening Recognising that everybody s voice is valuable Page 3 of 9

4 The Job Description Key Purpose of Post The purpose of this post is to develop and deliver a range of organisational development activities in order for Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) to develop, thrive and sustain. TSOs will be supported to provide good quality services that are safe, effective and that deliver a good service user experience. The post will work as part of the VSI Alliance in Calderdale utilising both an enabling and outreach approach. Main Duties or Responsibilities 1. To provide advice and support around all aspects of setting up and running Third Sector Organisations (TSO s). This would include, for example *; - Legal structures - Governance - Policies and Procedures - Recruiting and managing staff - Business development and planning (* Please note this list is not exhaustive but provided as an illustration) 2. To support TSO s to sustain through the development of diversified income streams from the private sector, public sector and local and national grant funders. 3. To provide organisational development support to TSO s in order for them to achieve Quality For Health and/or other quality assurance systems. 4. To develop programmes of support and training to equip TSO s in understanding the strategic landscape, commissioning, procurement and contracting. 5. To promote models of partnership working and collaboration within and cross sector throughout all levels of delivery. 6. To embed the principles and practices of social enterprise in the delivery of development support. 7. To contribute to income generation activities to further develop the work of VAC Page 4 of 9

5 General Requirements 1. Regularly read relevant journals and undertake such personal training as may be required to keep up to date and fulfil the professional requirements identified for this job description. 2. Attend regular supervision sessions and staff meetings. 3. To undertake any other duties as prescribed by and agreed with your Line Manager/Chief Officer. 4. Ensure support to groups/individuals that experience disadvantage and/or discrimination. 5. To have a collaborative and flexible approach to work undertaken by VAC. Notes All jobs are subject to change from time to time and this job description will be reviewed regularly. The job description is a guide to the work that you will be required to undertake and represents a range of responsibilities in line with the grade for the post. Page 5 of 9

6 The Person Specification Key: AF = Application Form P = Presentation I = Interview C = Certificates R = References ESSENTIAL How? DESIRABLE How? QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION/ KNOWLEDGE Educated to A level or equivalent standard. Computer literate (Microsoft Office applications) AF, C EXPERIENCE Experience of working with a diverse range of communities Experience of delivering a wide range of organisational development and income generation support to the Third Sector using a variety of methods. Supporting Third Sector organisations around quality standards. Experience of working in the Voluntary and Community Sector Experience of liaising with a wide range of partners and stakeholders. Experience of developing and delivering enterprising approaches. Page 6 of 9

7 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES Knowledge of the current strategic landscape. Ability to support organisations with fundraising from the public and local and national funders Ability to work with communities in an enabling way. Ability to deal with conflict and challenge. Understanding of the role of infrastructure organisations (eg CVSs, community empowerment networks) within the Voluntary and Community Sector. AF Excellent self-management skills; able to work effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines. I, R Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills Adept at communicating, P, I, R networking and liaising with a wide range of people and external agencies Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative PERSONAL QUALITIES Confident, approachable. Able to get on well with people at all levels. I, R I, R CIRCUMSTANCES/ HEALTH Availability to attend some weekend and evening meetings. Familiar with Calderdale AF Availability to attend conferences and events across the UK. AF EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Willingness to work across, and be based in Calderdale. Full commitment to Equal Opportunities and antidiscriminatory working practices. AF Page 7 of 9

8 Employment Details Special Conditions Ability to travel across Calderdale and regionally and nationally when appropriate. Responsible to Head of Quality, Engagement and Enterprise Contract Type This is a fixed term contract until 31st March Location The position will be based at VAC Improving Local Lives Calderdale Office at Resource Centre, Hall St, Halifax, HX1 5AY Salary/Rate 25,000 per annum (pro-rata) Working Hours 16 hours Probationary Period The post will be subject to a 3 month probationary period. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post may involve access to young people and as such it is a requirement under The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 that you may be required to submit a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata) Equal Opportunities VAC Improving Local Lives is committed to equal opportunities, anti discrimination and anti oppressive policy and practice. No one we have contact with may be discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age or impairment. This policy applies to job applicants, employees, volunteers and service users. Further Information If you have any questions at this stage please contact call Page 8 of 9

9 How to Apply The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 8 th June To apply for the role, please complete the application form and return by to maggie.opacic2@cvac.org.uk Candidates shortlisted will be invited to attend interviews on Friday 29 th June Interviews will be taking place at VAC Improving Local Lives, Resource Centre, Hall St, Halifax, HX1 5AY Unfortunately, we are unable to give feedback to applicants not shortlisted for interviews. We do provide feedback upon request to candidates interviewed. Page 9 of 9