Community Services Assistant

To assist the relevant Community Services Officer to fully and effectively deliver their Strategy and Action Plan, including the implementation of specific projects or programmes as required.


​​​​​​​Please note

• Community Services Assistant (Community Development, Community Services).
• Full Time, 36 hours per week (M – F).
• Scale 6, SCP 20 – 23 (£32,597 – £34,434).
• Based at Signal Centre, Balloo, Bangor. May be required to work at any location throughout the Borough.
• Applicants must be available to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Applicants should have access to a car or form of transport.
• Applicants must consent to an Access NI check.
• A reserve list may be maintained from this recruitment.
• ​​​​​All correspondence in relation to the job vacancy will be completed by email and phone. Therefore, it is important that applicants ensure a valid e-mail address and mobile number are provided and entered accurately when filling out the application form.
• Applicants should ensure they check their emails including junk folders regularly.

Benefits

Employees have access to a wide range of benefits at Ards and North Down Borough Council. In addition to a competitive salary, the Council supports all staff in their career aspirations through learning and development opportunities. Current key benefits include:

• 35 days of annual leave (including bank/public holidays), rising to 38 days after five years of service, and 41 days after 10 years of service.
• Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (Council contributes 15.5% of salary).
• Health benefits: Westfield Healthcare Scheme; Leisure Centre Membership; Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Flexi time / Time Off in Lieu (TOIL).
• Education / qualifications support after qualifying period.
• Plus much more…