CONTENTS
Welcome from Sam Davys, President 3
About Liverpool Students’ Union 4-5
Purpose and Objectives of Liverpool Students’ Union 6-7
Liverpool Students’ Union Organisation Structure 8
Job Objectives 9-10
Recruitment Process 11
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form 12-13
WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT
On behalf of Liverpool Students’ Union (LiverpoolSU) I would like to thank you for registering an interest in the role of Community Rep.
LiverpoolSU is a dynamic, exciting and challenging organisation. We are the independent body representing the 24,500 diverse students at Liverpool John Moores University.
Whilst we pride ourselves on being independent from the university, we enjoy a close and productive relationship, regularly working in partnership on projects such as our new Course Representative structure and acting as critical friends.
The past couple of years have been the start of an exciting period of change as we strive to develop member engagement, providing opportunities for LJMU students to ‘Love Student Life’ and ensuring each and every student has a voice within the union, university and wider community.
We believe the recruitment of quality staff members is vital to our success. If you believe you have the skills, experience and passion to assist us in achieving our vision then we would really like to hear from you.
Sam Davys
President
LiverpoolSU
ABOUT LIVERPOOLSU
LiverpoolSU is the independent body representing students at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). LiverpoolSU is led by students who have been elected by their fellow students. While we have an excellent relationship with the University, it is the students who are our highest priority and all of the services provided by LiverpoolSU are for them.
LiverpoolSU isn’t just a building, an advice centre or a club or society; most importantly it’s the body that represents all LJMU students. Every LJMU student is automatically a member. It is a vibrant student led organisation which values all of its people, members, volunteers and staff. It promotes a friendly, supportive and flexible working environment.
University Representation, Democracy and Campaigns
LiverpoolSU is here to represent all students studying atLJMU whether they are undergraduate, postgraduate, part-time or a distance learner. To ensure that LiverpoolSU always works in the best interest of students we work hard to consult and engage student opinion in the work and services we offer.
The needs of our students are extremely important to LiverpoolSU and we believe in reflecting these, so we’re committed to running wide ranging campaigns that give students the opportunity to get involved with their Union. Our campaigns provide students with information and raise awareness of services that we offer and also help with issues that they face.
Course Rep Scheme
Course Reps are there to ensure students are partners in their education and have a voice in the academic part of university life. Every student on every level on every course is represented by their own Course Rep so they always have an opportunity to channel their opinions, feedback and ideas as well as improving their education. This is also an opportunity for students to get involved in how the course is run and to help make positive changes for themselves and their fellow students.
Student groups, clubs & societies, and BUCS
There are many different sports, clubs and activities for students to get involved in which receive funding and staff support from LiverpoolSU. A wide variety of different interests are covered by our clubs but if students find that something they are interested in isn't there then LiverpoolSU will provide them with the help needed to get it started. New societies started by our students this year include our Paranormal Activity society, Midwifery society, World Travel society and Events Management society.
Our teams have enjoyed considerable success this year and we look forward to helping them to build on this to even bigger victories next year. Just this year, our Women’s Netball team have won the BUCS trophy cup final, our Women’s Football, Men’s Tennis and our Golf team are all vying for promotion in their leagues over the next month, whilst our Men’s Senior Gaelic Football Team hope to win their sixth consecutive title in this year’s National Gaelic Football Championships in March.
LiverpoolSU netball star Laura Malcolm helped England’s netball team to Gold in the world netball series and our teams are determined to win back our varsity title from the University of Liverpool and hold our title against Hope University for a staggering 14th consecutive year.
Community Reps
The Community Rep scheme aims to enable students to drive positive change in their community through supporting and representing them. 12 student Community Reps work with all residents and in partnership with Liverpool City Council, Merseyside Police and other organisations. They identify and respond to issues affecting the experience of students living in the community, deliver cleaner and safer streets whilst putting students at the heart of Liverpool’s community.
Community Reps also organise local campaigns based on the concerns or issues of students and other residents. To find out more information about previous campaigns and upcoming campaigns, please visit http://www.liverpoolsuimpact.co.uk/
Hall Reps and Rate Your Landlord
With a targeted package of Welcome Week events, the support of our Welcome Assistants and our Rate your Landlord scheme we aim to help LJMU students choose their accommodation wisely, settle in to life at University and make the most of their halls experience.
We also do this through the provision of our Hall Reps, who not only work for LiverpoolSU but live in the accommodation too. They are they to provide advice, support and hold events to ensure you love where you live.
For more information on the survey go to www.liverpoolsu.com/rateyoulandlord
Advice Centre
University life can be a roller-coaster of emotions from the moment a student’s place is confirmed and their bags are packed. Occasionally students will find themselves in need of a spot of academic advice and guidance. LiverpoolSU’s Advice centre is there to try and help. The Advice Centre offers a free, independent, confidential client-centred service.
Welcome Week
Welcome Week is exactly what it says, a week of activities and events to welcome students to LiverpoolSU and LJMU. For new students it promises to be one of the busiest weeks of their lives, possibly moving into new accommodation, enrolling on their course, meeting new people and finding their feet as a student in Liverpool. Those returning will probably still have a hectic week moving accommodation, living with new people, and getting ready for new modules. Whatever their situation, LiverpoolSU Welcome Week aims to kick start our students’ years in the best possible way.
Our staff
We have received the Investors in People (Silver) Award for our investment in staff, hold the Investors in Volunteers standard for our work with volunteers and also hold the positive about disability symbol ensuring that we employ, keep and develop the abilities of disabled staff. We have also achieved the Workplace Wellbeing Charter, demonstrating our commitment to health and wellbeing within our workforce
Purpose and objectives of LiverpoolSU
To see our objectives, vision and values please visit www.liverpoolsu.com.
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LIVERPOOL STUDENTS’ UNION ORGANISATION STRUCTURE
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JOB OBJECTIVES
Community Rep (Outreach) – 2 positions available
The Role
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, outgoing and reliable Community Reps to represent students in their area. As Community Rep, you will be responsible for going out in pairs or threes to call on houses in your area, speaking to both student and non-student residents finding out about any issues or problems. You will also be calling on houses to introduce yourself and provide advice on a range of services such bin collections days and how to reduce noise in residential areas.
Community Reps act as ambassadors for the Students’ Union and are our presence in areas which are heavily populated with student residents. Part of this means promoting services we have on offer at LiverpoolSU to students, such as housing advice as well as information on any trips, clubs and societies.
In order to make improvements to the area, Community Reps will be responsible for organising a campaign to benefit all in the community getting both students and non-students together to create positive change. This means having a good and productive relationship with key stakeholders in each area, for example, Councillors and Police.
We will be here to help you every step of the way providing you with all the training and support you need to make your time as a Community Rep successful. You’ll also gain some great skills and earn a living wage of £7.85 per hour.
If you’re confident, committed and passionate about the experience of students, we would really like to hear from you. This position is open to both LJMU and University of Liverpool students.
For the 2015/2016 academic year we will have Community Reps based in four areas; Smithdown, Kensington, City Centre and Outreach.
The Post
Community Reps report to the Community Co-ordinator.
Community Reps will be expected to work on average five hours per week during term time.
These posts will commence in September 2015.
Location
We are recruiting for Community Reps to work in the following areas:
· Outreach – applicants are open to all LJMU students but particularly welcome from students living in the Kirkdale and Everton wards or have a sound knowledge of these areas.
ROLE PROFILE
DEPARTMENT / Community Department
SECTION / Membership Services
REPORTS TO / Community Co-ordinator
SALARY & HOURS / £7.85 per hour plus holiday pay. Five hours p/w during term time.
KEY TASKS/ RESPONSIBILITIES
· Identify and carry out a local-scale campaign in collaboration with student and non-student residents to bring about positive change within the area.
· Go out and talk to students and non-student residents about issues affecting them on a weekly basis.
· Represent the student voice at local community meetings.
· Go to existing community events to ensure a student presence and encourage students to attend.
· Look into new ways of supporting existing community initiatives in place.
· Conducting research in new areas to find where home students live and how LiverpoolSU can better access them.
· Create new and promote existing volunteering opportunities including those offered by LiverpoolSU and those listed on the shared volunteering platform.
· Advise residents on local services including those provided by Liverpool City Council and Environmental Health.
· Where appropriate; signpost students towards support services provided by LiverpoolSU and other relevant organisations including Liverpool Student Homes.
· Work in partnership with key contacts in the community, including Police Officers, Youth Leaders and local Councillors.
· Promoting student safety through work with the Police and LiverpoolSU providing a range of advice surrounding issues such as burglary prevention.
· Promote the activities of LiverpoolSU. This includes involvement with the ‘Have your Say’ campaigns, student groups, social events and major surveys such as Rate Your Landlord.
· Complete any monitoring or reporting on work undertaken, as required by the line manager and including but not limited to regular Activity Sheets and email updates.
· Undertaking any other duties as required by line manager that are commensurate of the post.
ADDITIONAL AREAS OF WORK
· Attendance of all staff meetings and training which are compulsory.
· Take part in annual student staff surveys.
· Support other areas of Membership Services department as and when required.
· Be willing to be filmed/photographed/interviewed by LiverpoolSU and partners.
· Be willing to partake in any appropriate task set by line manager and management team.
· Promoting LiverpoolSU’s ‘Let’s Try’ programme as and when required.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Experience of the following / Application / InterviewWorking/volunteering within community sector and/or activities which benefit a broad range of communities / X / X
Conducting research / X
Producing written reports and briefings / X
Knowledge and Competencies
Strong proficiency of Microsoft Office / XExcellent written and verbal communications skills with a diverse range of stakeholders / X / X
Numeracy / X
Ability to motivate and support volunteers / X / X
Ability to work effectively in a team / X / X
Ability to use own initiative / X / X
Approachability and reliability / X / X
Ability to handle sensitive situations / X / X
Values/attitudes
Ability to work in a student led, democratic environment / X / XWillingness to work in a goal-oriented environment / X / X
Commitment to high standards of service / X / X
Flexible working attitude / X / X
Highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic / X / X
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Applicants should complete the application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form. Completed forms should be sent to the Community Co-ordinator at .
Alternatively, an application and monitoring form can be sent to:
Craig Clarke
Community Co-ordinator
Liverpool Students’ Union
John Foster Building
80-90 Mount Pleasant
Liverpool, L3 5UZ
The Equal Opportunities Monitoring form is for equal opportunities monitoring only. Information will not be passed onto any members of the recruitment panel. Applications will not be considered unless a monitoring form is attached.
Applicants who are shortlisted will be those that best demonstrate how they meet the requirements, as outlined in the sections titled ‘Experience and Skills required’ and ‘Role Requirements’.
If you require further information about the role, please contact Craig Clarke via LiverpoolSU reception on 0151 231 4900 or via email on . Also visit our website for more information: www.liverpoolsu.com/workwithus.
Important dates:
Applications open: Wednesday 13th May 2015
Applications close: Friday 17th July 2015
Applicants will be notified of nearest interview date due to summer vacation.
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