About this role
The candidates will demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that he/she: • Knowledge and understanding of the structure and functions of local government, of current local government issues, priorities and concerns and of the key influencers of local government; • Understanding of the role of a Community Worker; • Formulating and operating a programme of community development initiatives with the active participation of local communities; • An ability to work as part of a team effectively to achieve a common goal, ensuring strong governance and ethics standards are adhered to and maintained; • An understanding of the representational role of the elected members and the need to work with them to deliver quality services and implement policy decisions; • An ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines in the delivery of key operational objectives; • Ability to monitor and evaluate work and write reports; • Be able to produce and access information efficiently and accurately; • Ability to advise, inform, motivate and support individuals and organisations; • Have an excellent working knowledge of word processing and data processing programmes and experience of communicating through social media; • Have ability to produce good quality publicity material; • Have knowledge and understanding of Government funding opportunities with a particular focus on Capital and Developmental Programmes; • Have a good knowledge and interest in a variety of target areas including Travellers, Youth, Older People, Volunteers, etc.