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Community & Youth Development Officer
Employer:Maidstone Borough Council
Reference:Community & Youth Development Officer
Salary:£24,038 - £27,316
Hours:37 Hours per week (temporary contract to cover maternity leave)
Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent, Contract position
Location:Maidstone, Kent
Closing date:03/09/2008 23:59 PM
Do you have experience of working with young people and have an understanding of issues that may concern them, particularly within disadvantaged communities? We are looking for a Community and Youth Development Officer to assist in the delivery of the Council’s Agenda for Young People. Working as part of a small, lively team you will be responsible for increasing opportunities for youth engagement (principally through the organisation and development of the Maidstone Youth Forum) as well as working with partner agencies to support the development of communities, particularly in disadvantaged areas of Maidstone. You will also be involved in overseeing the development of the Youth Café project.
Candidates should be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and have the ability to work effectively with a range of partner organisations.
For an informal discussion please telephone Julia Fraser or Jacqueline Bryden on (01622) 602222.
Equal Opportunities
The Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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