September 19, 2024

Conwy County Borough Council

Colwyn Bay

OTHER & FULL TIME

Community Wellbeing Officer

Work base: Coed Pella, Colwyn Bay

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join our friendly and fast paced team.

Your role will be to work alongside members of the community, supporting them to identify, plan and develop sustainable wellbeing activities/groups.

Community development experience, experience of leading community based projects and completing successful funding applications are essential skills required for this role.

Your drive, ability to enthuse others, organisational skills, experience of managing multiple projects and delivering to tight time scales will be invaluable to this role.

The ability to travel throughout the county of Conwy is essential for this role.

Please ensure that you demonstrate, using examples, how you meet all of the criteria ranked as essential on the job specification, in order to be shortlisted an interview.

Manager details for informal discussion: Lydia Mottershead, Community Wellbeing Team Leader (01492 577714 / lydia.mottershead@conwy.gov.uk)

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post, however we actively encourage applicants with Welsh fluency to apply. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other.

We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

In promoting Equal Opportunities, Conwy welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. All Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be guaranteed an interview. The Council will provide appropriate additional work facilities for disabled applicants. There is an option for disabled people to apply on different formats. Please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 for further advice.

Mae’r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.