Community Development Co-ordinator/Community Connector
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Community Development Co-ordinator/Community Connector
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Welland, UK - Part-time, Permanent
- Salary: £24,971 - £27,504 per annum (pro-rata for part time)
- Closing Date: 15 December 2024
- Hours: 21.5 hours per week
About the Role
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a registered charity, building stronger families since 1869. We're looking for a motivated, passionate and experienced Development Co-ordinator to work within core Asset Based Community Development principles with community empowerment central to all work. The role will include proactive and reactive work, utilising key skills in partnership working, consultation and engagement, networking, and capacity building - supporting local organisations and residents to identify issues, needs and solutions to improve their community. Reporting to the Service Manager, the successful applicant will establish contact and positive relationships with individuals and groups from all sections within the local community.
Main Requirements
- A recognised professional qualification at Level 3 or above in Community Engagement / Development Work, Health, Education, or equivalent experience.
- Experience of recruiting, managing, and retaining volunteers.
- An understanding of how social exclusion, deprivation and marginalisation impacts upon communities, families, and individuals.
- Experience producing written reports and materials at a high standard.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to establish productive relationships with elected members, external organisations and local residents.
- Experience of establishing and supporting the development of volunteer led committees and steering groups.
- An understanding of the importance and principles of community involvement, participation and co-production.
- Appointments subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks, including a DBS check.
Benefits
- 25 working days pro rata annual leave, rising to 30 days plus bank holidays.
- Up to 6% matched-pension contributions.
- Flexible working arrangements from day one.
- Enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave.
- Eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Investing in professional development with ongoing training.
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. If you have any queries, please email Sally Grieff at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].