About the team we are recruiting to

This position has been created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have an exciting opportunity where you can be part of a team working in response to Covid-19.

Nationally, we are all asked to follow Public Health or Dept of Health and Social Care government guidance to stay safe and manage our response to Covid-19. It is important that we all continue to follow the guidance to protect ourselves and the people around us.

One of the many actions taken by the Council in response to this, has been to implement a Covid Advisor Taskforce to support our communities to keep safe. The taskforce is mobilised as needed across the city, providing targeted support and information to residents, businesses and communities.

What is the job role?

We have an opportunity to expand our existing team to help us manage the Covid risks in our local area. This will enable us to take a citywide approach with a regular visible presence in all Coventry localities.

The tasks of our Covid-19 Task Force include:

• Offering support and advice to communities, public and businesses to stay safe and operate within public health advice and guidance.
• Work in teams and are mobilised to targeted areas across the city where data indicates increased Covid-19 related risks/cases and create a presence to reassure, engage and provide information to our residents and business about keeping safe.
• Gather information that can inform others to take more targeted approaches
• Focus on being there to help and support the local community.

This role is NOT about enforcement but about being there to help and support the local community.

Our Covid Taskforce operate between the hours of 9am – 7.30pm, Monday – Sunday.

Full training will be provided along with relevant support and appropriate PPE being provided.

Who are we looking for?

If you are community focused, like to work outdoors and enjoy talking to people, this could be the ideal role for you.

You will need to be customer focussed and able to deal with members of the public calmly and politely at all times, particularly in challenging or sensitive situations.

You will need to be physically fit and well, as you will be required to walk around the community areas providing support and guidance to our local people for periods up to 2 -3 hours, in all weathers.

You do not need to drive, but you will need to be able to get to CV1 to CV7 locations.

We need commitment and reliability; therefore, you will be able to commit to a minimum of 2 shifts per week, on a regular weekly basis.

The contract we are offering is on a casual basis.  However, we may be able to offer you a number of hours per week, for a period of time during this pandemic.

The rate of pay for all hours worked is £10.21 per hour.

Immediate start available subject to relevant suitability and pre employment checks.

If you are able to meet and commit to the above requirements, please complete the short application form and provide a brief summary of how you meet the requirements of the job and answer a few application questions. 

If shortlisted, you will be contacted to undertake a telephone screening to discuss your suitability and availability - you may be contacted before the closing date.

Please note, this job may close early once sufficient application forms have been received.

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

About Coventry

Coventry is a lively, multicultural city, which embraces old and new. Around the modern city centre there are traces of history everywhere – in the old city walls, the timber-framed buildings and the reconstructed medieval Spon Street. But Coventry has always had an eye on the future, and is now firmly focused on regenerating and re-inventing itself to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. With major developments and new projects taking place right across the city, Coventry City Council is the place to be!

There's a huge buzz about the city – Coventry ranks as the 8th best city to live, work and do business in the UK, and is the UK City of Culture 2021 ! We believe this will help put Coventry on the map for all the right reasons. You can feel the sense of local pride throughout the city as we build towards this momentous year. It also offers a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to those joining us to play their part in it.

We genuinely believe that Coventry City Council is a special place. You will be joining Coventry City Council during an exciting time to become part of a team that contribute to achieving our visions for the city. We have made our council a place where we look after our people, making sure you're happy in your work and given everything you need to succeed. We've created friendly, welcoming workplaces where everyone is working towards the same cause, providing the best possible services for the city of Coventry.

As a council with improvement at its heart, we’re committed to making life better for the people who live and work in Coventry. We’re equally concerned with the quality of life enjoyed by our people, so by joining us, you won’t just be helping the community, you’ll be helping yourself too.

Not only do you get to work alongside great people that are helping to improve services for our community we offer great benefits too! For your valued contribution we will provide a fantastic benefits package including;

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days
• Pay progression through multiple increments
• Outstanding local government pension scheme
• Learning & Development with access to certified courses.
• Access to an award winning Occupational Health Team
• Vibrant employee networks 

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