Service Development Officer
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | up to £25,194 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2024 |
| Location: | Stockport, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Creative Support |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 74750 |
Summary
Creative Support is a busy and dynamic national charity with a track record in providing high quality, person centred support services in over 70 Local Authorities.
We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic graduate to join our Service Development team at our Head Office in Stockport. You will be involved in a range of initiatives that not only develop and aid mobilisation of new services but also add value to our services and local communities. You will be based at our friendly Stockport Head Office (with regular travel as required) and will learn and develop your knowledge in the sector by obtaining valuable opportunities through a variety of roles. This is a multifaceted, varied position within the organisation which will support delivery of services and mobilisations, development, social value commitments and digital inclusion. You will do this by working with a wide variety of internal and external partners with whom you will be proactive in developing links with local communities, our services and teams.
The role will be based at our Stockport office, but will have a national scope so flexibility and a willingness to travel are essential. Possession of a clean, valid driving licence is desirable. You will work to raise Creative Support’s profile and positive reputation through, setting up new services and seeking new and innovative ways of working collaboratively with our key stakeholders and partners. You will add value to our service delivery and the experience of our customers by building social capital and community links.
You will be well-organised, hard-working, and flexible as this is a fast paced and challenging role, working to multiple deadlines. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong IT and research skills. You will be passionate about volunteering and the benefits it can bring to our service users, the organisation as a whole, and the volunteers.
This position offers the opportunity to work in an environment that challenges and encourages personal and professional development. Creative Support has obtained Investors in People Silver status and you will receive ongoing training regarding the services we provide and for the continuous improvement of your performance.
Benefits of working with Creative Support:
We offer all employees competitive pay and a pension contribution in addition to 28 days annual leave. As an employer that is committed to the professional development of our staff we also support our care staff to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and pay for your enhanced DBS. Additional benefits include enhanced maternity leave, employee support programmes and an additional day of leave each year on or around your Birthday.
Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer, who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures, however we can only accept fully completed applications from those located in and eligible to work within the UK – Please be aware we are currently at full capacity with our Visa Sponsor Licenses, therefore we are not accepting applicants who are seeking sponsorship.
We are also not accepting applicants who are currently on a Skilled Worker Visa, seeking secondary employment, as we are unable to actively track the hours worked with the primary sponsor.
We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed. We do not notify unsuccessful candidates of their outcome at application stage, previously unsuccessful applicants must wait six months before reapplying.
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