Employment Counsellor (2 posts)
£17,103 - £24,518

Vibrant and confident individuals, possessing excellent communication skills, are required to join the Employment Initiatives Team. The Employment Counsellors will provide in- depth information, advice and guidance to unemployed adults from static community bases, whilst being responsible for developing new outreach provision within the locality. Having a minimum of two years experience offering advice and guidance to unemployed adults, preferably in a community setting. The ideal candidate will hold or be willing to work towards an NVQ3 in Information, Advice and Guidance.

Community Link Worker
£18,121 - £24,518

An excellent communicator, with proven organisational skills, you will be the main link between the community and the range of services provided by the Job Linkage network across the City of Sunderland. With a background in community work, you will be responsible for engaging with people from all walks of life and encouraging them to progress their lives, through a range of planned awareness raising events and activities. The successful candidate will increase participation from those members of the community who are most disengaged, whilst developing their skills and confidence levels.

Trainee Employment Counsellor (2 posts)
£13,521- £16,521

As a Trainee Employment Counsellor, you will work alongside an experienced Counsellor to understand the principles of providing in-depth Information, Advice and Guidance to a range of clients with differing needs. You will be responsible for a small caseload of clients who require on-going help and support, to ensure they are job ready. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to make clients feel at ease, possess a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and should hold or be willing to work towards NVQ level 2 in Information, Advice and Guidance. Previous experience in a Customer Service role is essential.

Please Note: Successful applicants will be expected to undergo Criminal Records Bureau enhanced disclosure.

Applications packs are available by e-mailing paulinerichardson@communityopportunities.co.uk or by ringing, 0191 5377954 for our 24 hour recruitment line or contacting our Administration Team on 0191 5373231, during office hours.

Completed applications should be returned by noon on Wednesday 3rd March, 2010 to:

Nikki Vokes,

Chief Executive,

Sunderland North Community Business Centre,

Winchester House,

Baxter Road,

Town End Farm,

Sunderland,

SR5 4LW

Voluntary Sector Support Officer (Information & Policy)

35 hpw £25,330

SCVS are looking for an energetic, highly motivated and conscientious individual to join the team. The post holder will be responsible for managing an effective communication systems, interactive database, provision of information services and policy advice that will support the contribution, understanding and connectedness of our diverse voluntary and community sector. Educated to Degree level, with an excellent standard of literacy and good working knowledge of computer software packages, be methodical and organised, with a
proven track record of achievement and experience in this field.

Voluntary Sector Support Officer (Finance & Monitoring)

21 hpw £22,661

SCVS are looking for a motivated and conscientious individual to join the team. The role will cover the financial management of Sunderland CVS accounts, including payroll; regular financial monitoring for funders and
interested parties and the delivery of a community accountancy service for voluntary groups and organisations. Educated to or working towards AAT or ACCA standard, working knowledge of sage accounts and payroll,
with excellent numeracy and literacy skills and a proven track record of working with the voluntary and community sector.

For an application pack for either vacancy or for further information please contact: Mrs T. Cornish on 0191 5651566 or trish.cornish@sunderlandcvs.co.uk

Close for applications – Thursday 21st January 2010 12 Noon. Late applications not accepted.

Playwork Learning and Development Assessor

1 x Part-time (18 Hours per Week, flexible) £16-19k pa pro rata

ETEC is looking for a flexible, imaginative Playwork Learning and Development Assessor to support its expanding Playwork learning provision.

The assessor will support, mentor and assess candidates undertaking Playwork qualifications throughout the north east – in particular those working towards NVQ qualifications.

The successful applicants will use a variety of assessment methods to assess evidence against national standards as well as contribute to ETEC’s internal and external quality improvement programme.

Applicants must hold or be working towards either the A1 or TDLB D32/33 assessor qualifications. They must also hold an NVQ Level 3 or above in Playwork and be able to work flexibly.

Closing Date: Friday 15 January 2010
Interviews: Wednesday 20 January 2010

For further information and an application pack, please contact (0191) 565 6414 or email admin@etec.org.uk