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We have opportunities available across our Northern Ireland branches for Part Time Pharmacy Students. This will gain you valuable skills before you start your career as a Pharmacist. Duties will include working across the Pharmacy Counter assisting customers in the selection and purchasing of items, operating the till, sales of over the counter medicines, providing customers with information on symptoms and products, stocking and tidying shelves, merchandising and ordering. Promoting high standards of customer service at all times is vital. Essential Criteria Studying a Pharmacy or related degree Flexible to work according to the rota Team player Excellent customer service skills Desireable Criteria Previous experience working in a Pharmacy

2 days agoPart-time

Community Development Officer

Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough CouncilArmagh, Armagh£39,152 £41,771 per annum

Salary: PO1 SCP 28 – 31 £39,152 - £41,771 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. A flexible working hours scheme in operation. The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post. JOB PURPOSE: The postholder will act as a contact point for elected members, statutory colleagues and groups and employ a development approach to initiate and enable local community action and to assist local groups to set and achieve their objectives. The postholder will facilitate communities to identify and assess community need and lead or co ordinate as necessary, appropriate statutory and community responses. The postholder will advance the development of communities in greatest need, in line with targeting social need and the promotion of social inclusion. They will also advance equality of opportunity and the promotion of good relations across the Borough through the initiatives and programmes developed to meet community needs. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Contribute to the development and delivery of area strategies as directed • Advise and support groups in the implementation of initiatives and develop programmes or strategies to meet their needs, and those of the Council • Undertake research relating to the policies and practices of statutory and other agencies, interpret these for the benefit of community groups, coordinate responses to issues and policies, and recommend changes as and when necessary • Facilitate groups to gain access to the resources and services of statutory agencies. Provide advice and assist groups on the completion of applications and their eligibility for grant aid. Identify potential sources of funding for community groups via the internet and through other mediums and support groups to secure funds from grant awarding bodies including local, regional and European bodies • Oversee budget spend, process and verify claims, and complete necessary reports and documentation associated with the Department’s role as an implementing body for local, regional and European funds. Contribute to the management of the annual financial allocation from The Executive Office or Department for Communities effectively within the budget, and to support the Council’s accountability to The Executive Office or Department for Communities through the provision of reports and returns • Develop Terms of Reference as agreed for Programme and Project Delivery and manage, monitor and evaluate contracts in line with Council’s Financial Regulations • Report to the Community Development Manager on resource access and grant aid issues • Formulate funding bids and collaborate with interdepartmental groups and statutory partnerships to secure funding from appropriate bodies. Complete necessary monitoring and evaluation reports associated with this spend • Evaluate grant aided groups and monitor development in achieving community needs and or addressing community conflict • Assess, as required, the training needs of members of the community in relation to the achievement of their community development plans and programmes. Provide appropriate training, support and advice to groups and individuals; to undertake group work and development and where necessary arrange for the provision of specialist training • Develop awareness training for both Officers and Elected Members, which will include workshops on community issues, contentious issues and sectarian incidents within the Borough • Review and contribute to the mission statement, aims, objectives and tasks for the Borough’s Good Relations or Community Development Action Plan • Use community issues as a medium to transcend inter community conflicts and therefore mainstream Good Relations work into the Council’s overall Community Development Strategy • Address community divisions, identify barriers to development and promote a better understanding of both inter and intra communities within the terms of reference of Good Relations or Community Development • Contribute to the Good Relations Policy for the Council, which will detail the code of practice for Officers and Elected Members • Work in partnership with DEA Officers in the development and delivery of Good Relations or Community Development Action Plans and initiatives • Take the lead and support and develop festivals, events and schemes as required, relating to Community Development, Community Relations and Community Safety, which will promote and further the aims and objectives of the section and Community Development Department as a whole • Prepare and submit reports as necessary for the Community Development Manager, Council committees and external partnerships • Collaborate at an interdepartmental level and interagency level on consultative groups as required. Initiate contacts and exchange information with other agencies and bodies as well as other sections and departments within the Council • Ensure the practical implementation of the Council’s Good Relations or Community Development Plans in such a way that each programme is designed to meet community needs and all with Best Value and in pursuance of Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity and the promotion of good relations, as stated in Council’s Equality Scheme • Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post Qualifications and training • A third level qualification (i.e. HNC or HND, Level 4, Degree) in line with the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) in a relevant discipline or subject such as community development, good relations and social sciences (please note relevancy should be clearly demonstrated) Experience • One years’ experience of working with the community or voluntary sector to include all of the following: ▪ Partnership working with community and statutory agencies ▪ Delivery of funded programmes or projects ▪ Assisting with the development of Action plans ▪ Project monitoring and evaluation ▪ Project management ▪ Budget and financial supervision Key skills, knowledge and attributes • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to work as part of a team • Excellent interpersonal skills • Ability to work in a challenging environment with changing priorities • High degree of self motivation and initiative Driving • Access to a form of transport which will permit the post holder to carry out the duties of the post in full Working Arrangements or Flexibility 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. A flexible working hours scheme in operation. The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post.

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