Disability Sport Development Officer - DGA13716

Job Description

Disability Sport Development Officer (West) (16/343) (Fixed Term)

Office to be determined once appointed (Wigtownshire or Stewartry)

Band 8, £18,387 - £19,681.50

MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SPORT!

An opportunity to change lives, build confidence and create sporting opportunities for everyone.

You will be required to work 18 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year.

Are you passionate about sport, inclusion and helping people achieve their potential?

Are you ready to make a real difference in Dumfries and Galloway? This is an exciting opportunity to take on a rewarding role supporting people with disabilities to discover, enjoy and thrive through sport and physical activity. As a Disability Sport Development Officer, you will have the opportunity to help create inclusive sporting opportunities, develop pathways for athletes and work alongside dedicated coaches, volunteers and partners to make sport accessible to more people across Dumfries and Galloway.

This is about so much more than delivering sporting sessions. It’s about opening doors, breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for people to achieve things they may never have thought possible. From supporting someone to attend their very first sporting session to helping athletes progress into competitive sport and achieve success on the national stage, you will play an important part in their journey.

The impact of disability sport development reaches far beyond the playing field.

It can create friendships, build confidence, develop leadership and volunteering opportunities, and help people feel connected to their communities. You will be part of a network that empowers individuals to challenge expectations, discover their abilities and achieve personal goals, whether that means trying a sport for the first time, joining a local club or standing on a podium as a medal winner.

If you are enthusiastic about sport, passionate about inclusion and motivated to make a positive difference to people’s lives, this could be the opportunity for you. Bring your energy, creativity and commitment to helping create a future where everyone has the opportunity to participate, progress and achieve through sport.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.

Candidates must be educated to SCQF Level 8 (e.g. HND / SVQ Level 4) or equivalent in Leisure & Sport or ILAM/ISRM by qualification

Requirements

This post is fixed term until 31st of March 2027.

This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation

For further information please contact Lewis McCulloch, Mob: 07921038683 or email lewis.mcculloch@dumgal.gov.uk