12 Maidstone Borough Council
Sarah started working at the council in 2006 as an apprentice, moving departments every three months to gain experience and skills whilst working towards an NVQ in Business and Administration. She settled in the Community Development department, working her way up from an administration assistant to her current role as Community Development Officer.
Community
Development There are five members of the Community Development Team who work across a wide range of issues including community safety, health, arts, sports, play, youth and neighbourhoods. The team is responsible for many important community projects including:
- DMAX – a weekly sports club for disabled children and young people living or going to school in the borough.
- Safety in Action – a two week programme for Year 6 pupils to help aid their transition from primary to secondary school.
- Uprockin – an annual skateboarding, BMX, scooter and in-line skates competition in South Park on 6 July.
- Pride in Maidstone – a fund to support community initiatives across the borough.
- Aspire Summer of Sports Programme – delivering sports sessions in the community over the summer months.
- Weight Management Classes – classes across the borough to help people to make changes in their day to day lives to have healthier lifestyles.
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Sarah’s job includes
- Working with families and other organisations to promote healthy lifestyles and improve community safety, and running projects for young people.
What attracted you to the job?
I’ve always known I’ve wanted to work in the theatre or with children - I was a voluntary youth worker at school, started dancing at the age of eight and studied performing arts at A-Level. My apprenticeship at the council gave me the chance to try both options, and I loved the variety in the Community Development Team.
What do you like most about your job?
No day is ever the same — today I’m the site manager at Safety in Action helping primary school children with safety messages, whilst next week I’ll be working with armed forces leavers to aid their resettlement into the community. I also like that the work our team does helps to make a difference in people’s lives.
What does customer services mean to you?
Being friendly, helpful and not ‘closing the door’ on people. By listening to customers and responding to their needs, we can work with them to resolve any issues.
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