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Locality Connector

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
06/03/2025
Advert End Date:
23/03/2025 23:59
Salary:
Grade H SCP 25-8 (£33,945 - £36,648)
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Youth / Community / Leisure Services
Vacancy ID:
277207
Employment Location:
Civic Centre
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
23 Mar
Further Information
Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!

Here in Gateshead, we are driven in our pursuit to achieve a better quality of life for our residents, and we have an exciting opportunity to join our brilliant team whose ambition is to deliver on the promises we make to our communities through the Council’s broader Thrive Policy Framework, to reduce inequality.

Locality working supports new strategic and operational arrangements to develop across the public and voluntary sectors.  Partnership working and planning at a locality level supports  the development of shared priorities that make the best use of resources and in response to local needs.

Together with our partners we are committed to implementing our Health and Wellbeing strategy to help the people of Gateshead to have thriving lives.

 

About the role….

We are seeking a Locality Connector who shares our commitment to reducing the levels of inequality in our communities by working in a strength-based, person and organisational centred way.

As a Locality Connector in Gateshead you will help to facilitate grass root problem solving and take an asset-based approach to building and connecting communities to become stronger and resilient.

You will work collaboratively with local authorities, voluntary sector partners, health agencies, faith groups and businesses to solve problems early for individuals and communities through blended approaches.  You will facilitate a shared understanding of strengths in the local community to support health and wellbeing priorities and to reduce inequality. You will support stakeholders to identify, access and develop their community assets by encouraging communities to recognise and make use of individual skills and other community resources, enabling connections between individuals of all cultures and backgrounds to promote a more integrated and resilient community environment.

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee.  We encourage our people to think differently, to do the right thing and to be innovative.  You’ll have the scope to work flexibly across the service, giving you plenty of opportunity for a varied, enjoyable and productive day. 

A bit about Gateshead Council…

We’re truly committed to providing our communities with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver.   We need people who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to make a difference to the people of Gateshead.

What’s in it for you?  Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights!

You’ll be paid a competitive salary plus additional allowances where relevant.
We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension
You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our cycle to work scheme
You will receive a generous mileage allowance when using your vehicle for work purposes
You’ll get a generous annual leave package of 26 days’ annual leave (plus two fixed days) for new employees, rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service (plus two fixed days), as well as bank holidays.
You’ll have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year
You’ll have the opportunity to work flexibly in order to deliver service demands and support your work life balance
You’ll get full access to our fantastic employee benefits scheme where you get instant access to a range of fantastic savings to support every aspect of your life - from supermarkets, high street shopping, amazing days out, and more!
Access to a generous flexi time scheme with the opportunity to take up to 2 flexi days per 4 week flexi period, depending on the needs of the service.

 

It’s time to apply!

We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us.  Please take a look at the full job profile.  It’s important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we’ll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile. 

All we need from you is a completed application form which you can do online at www.gateshead.gov.uk. Please submit your application form electronically by no later than midnight on Sunday 23rd March 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Stephen Ward on 0191 433 3148 or Peter Allen on 07919 298364 
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