Purpose of post

To enable NHP to build on existing partnership delivered projects that have been successful in reaching socio economically disadvantaged young people who are inactive, and extend this approach to reach the inactive target group of all ages 18+

To work with local organisations and services to develop new pathways to structured or planned exercise for inactive people to increase activity levels to 30 mins per week but with aspiration to achieve beyond this to 150 minutes per week, and align this with the current Staying Well offer in North Halifax.

With senior managers in OMI and Sure Start Children’s Centres, develop Healthy Workplace initiatives within the organisation.

Increase community capital and confidence through identifying potential funding sources, volunteer development and training opportunities.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Help adults in North Halifax primarily – and particularly those who are inactive - to address barriers, improve confidence and access local physical activity opportunities.

2. Deliver physical activity taster sessions, engagement and activity days, and wellbeing information events alongside the Staying Well workers.

3. Develop and maintain partnerships and close working relationships with appropriate voluntary groups, service providers and local business in order to make existing and emerging information, resources and services more accessible to adults in North Halifax.

4. Support the establishment of an Active North Halifax network and work closely with the Staying Well workers and local Staying Well steering group to develop existing and new local resources including Volunteer North Halifax.

5. Support the Ovenden and Mixenden Initiative staff and partners to deliver physical activity interventions to improve community relations and tackle antisocial behaviour.

JOB DESCRIPTION ANDPERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title – Active North Halifax Development OfficerResponsible to: Neighbourhood Manager Salary: NHP

pay band 18£26,045 p.a.

Hours: 37 Location: 87 Turner Ave South, Illingworth, HX2 8EF and state ‘May be required to work at other locations in North and East and Lower Valley areas’

Term: Fixed term 6 months with possibility of extending to 1 year.

Date job description last updated: Jan 2018 By who: VM

6. Adopt co-production approach to identify barriers and design interventions to embed measurable 30-150 minutes into a wider wellbeing offer.

7. Work closely with those able to identify and provide referrals of adults whose needs will most greatly benefit from local physical activities, in particular Staying Well, Better Living team, NHS and Mental Health service providers.

8. Research potential funding sources for development of the project and community training opportunities for sports leadership.

9. To maintain appropriate records and to ensure that information is organised and evaluated effectively.

10. To use IT to assist in the planning and delivery of the service and the provision of management information.

Any other duties and responsibilities appropriate and relevant to the post, including:

11. To carry out the duties in compliance with NHP Equal Opportunities Policy and other policies designed to protect employees and service users.

12. To undertake other duties assigned by the Neighbourhood Manager as being appropriate to the post.

13. To have a clear understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures and to act appropriately should areas of concern arise, in line with the North Halifax Partnership (NHP) policies and procedures.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

North Halifax Partnership Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A disclosure and barring service check is undertaken for all staff – a caution or conviction does not automatically prevent an offer of a job and any issue may be discussed with a prospective employee.

POST TITLE: Active North Halifax Development Officer

Criteria No

Attributes Criteria

RelevantExperience

Essential

Substantial experience working in a paid or voluntary capacity with residents and/or community groups.

Responsibility for planning, coordinating and delivering community projects with a range of partners and providers and clients.

Identifying funding opportunities, writing applications and securing resource. Producing written reports and supporting information for senior officers and funders. Undertaking Health and Safety risk assessments and other workplace assessments

Desirable

Previously undertaken sports development work, coaching or physical activity leadership. Carrying out various methods of consultation

Education, qualificationsand Training Attainments

Essential

A level 4 or above qualification in sports or community development, or similar relevant qualification.

GCSE (c or above) in English and Maths or the ability to demonstrate can work to this level. Willingness to undertake relevant training

Desirable

Sports leadership or coaching qualification Current First Aid Qualification

General andSpecialKnowledge/Ability

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of the barriers to physical activity that face people living in a variety of different types of neighbourhoods.

Awareness of safeguarding issues that might face vulnerable people in the community. High level of tact and discretion when dealing with sensitive information. Understanding of the range of local services provided by organisations such as Councils,

Police, Health services and the voluntary sector. Strong customer focus and ability to communicate with a broad range of people at all levels. Ability to advocate for local people, whilst keeping good working relations with service

providers Excellent time management of own timetable, including flexibility to meet team priorities Self-motivated to work without close supervision An understanding of equality and diversity issues within a diverse and multicultural

environment with a commitment to tackling discriminatory practices. Willingness and ability to work outside normal office hours, including evenings and

occasionally at weekends.Desirable

Local knowledge of communities and resources within Calderdale. Awareness of issues facing small voluntary sector groups.