Glenelly Development Trust Ltd

Employer Location: Tyrone
Phone Number: 07765416572
Email: gdt@glenellycommunity.com
Web: https://www.glenellycommunity.com

Job description

Overall purpose of the job Responsible for the development, co-ordination and planning of community activities within Glenelly Development Trust Ltd. Provide support work for the Sperrin Community Inclusion Project (SCIP) which aims to provide early support to individuals across the Sperrin DEA who are at risk of poverty, discrimination, or social exclusion, strengthening inclusion and helping prevent future challenges. Job role within Sperrin Community Inclusion Project (SCIP) The Project Support Worker role supports the direct delivery of SCIP activities, helping residents improve skills, connection, confidence and wellbeing. The worker will lead or assist activity strands such as gardening, cooking, digital support, form-filling/entitlements, upcycling/DIY, volunteer support, and social connection. They act as a frontline point of contact for participants and provide practical, accessible early help within rural communities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, co-ordinate and support SCIP activities e.g. gardening, cooking and nutrition workshops, digital inclusion and IT support, budgeting, energy advice, and form-filling, upcycling, DIY, creative writing and social connection groups and events.
• Plan, co-ordinate and support a programme of Health & Wellbeing and community development activities to meet the needs of the Glenelly Community.
• Provide flexible 1 to 1 support to individuals needing personalised help (e.g. benefits, digital forms and referrals).
• Promote inclusive, mobility-aware and accessible participation.
• Proactively engage individuals experiencing isolation, poverty, discrimination, or transport barriers (addressing barriers quietly and discretely).
• Support transport enablement (liaison with Easilink, mobility planning, signposting ensuring people are aware of their options and how to access them, co-ordinate lift sharing).
• Encourage participation through gentle outreach and confidence-building approaches (e.g. provide personal encouragement, celebrate community strengths, etc).
• Work with local community groups, volunteers, disability organisations, youth groups and service providers.
• Contribute to shared calendars, updates, and communication for the digital collaboration platform.
• Identify local needs and feed information back to the Project Manager.
• Attend partnership, stakeholder, community and statutory agency meetings, representing the interests, priorities and objectives of GDT.
• Carry out day-to-day administrative, financial and marketing tasks including preparation of reports for SCIP Project Manager and GDT Company Secretary / Board of Directors.
• Support sign-in sheets, monitoring forms and participant feedback.
• Assist in gathering stories, photos and evaluation material.
• Maintain records in line with operational policies and procedures including GDPR and safeguarding guidelines.
• Research funding opportunities, gather required information, and prepare draft materials to support funding applications.
• Support staff, volunteers and participants in the use of digital technologies and online services.
• Provide effective leadership, direction and support for volunteers assisting with the project.
• Help coordinate volunteer roles, schedules and activities.
• Assist with volunteer training sessions (safeguarding, first aid, food hygiene, effective advocacy, etc.).
• Encourage participant and support local representation on the Service User Forum.
• Support celebration events and skills showcases.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post, which may be required from time to time.
• This Job Description is not intended to comprehensively list the responsibility of the post, but to indicate the main areas that at this stage appear to be the essential requirements of the post.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 5 GCSE’s or equivalent including Maths and English or 1 years’ experience in co-ordinating community activities (in paid or voluntary role).
• Knowledge and experience of organising a funded project i.e. administration, finance and marketing.
• Organisational and time management skills, the ability to work under pressure to deliver on project targets.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to engage people with diverse needs.
• Must be computer literate with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and related applications.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends and be able to attend meetings when necessary.
• Access to a reliable means of transport to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Further Information

Blended / home working option available for part of the hours. Please submit: A current CV and a supporting statement (maximum 2 pages) clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification. Applications that do not clearly address all essential criteria may not be shortlisted. Applications should be emailed to: gdt@glenellycommunity.com Closing Date 12 noon on Monday 9th November 2026 Interviews are expected to take place during the following two weeks. This is a 3.5 year fixed term contract (subject to funding), 15 hours of this post are funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.