Do you want to work for a dynamic, creative, fast-paced charity?
At Action Together we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. If you share our values: believe it’s possible, strengthen others, and be true, we’d love you to consider joining our team.
Community Development Worker (Rochdale)
The role
This post will play a key role in building capacity in Rochdale Borough’s communities. You will support local people to turn their ideas into action and will strengthen existing local Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations through providing organisational development support, networking spaces and training.
As a Community Development Worker, you will also connect people to what’s happening in their community, promote the great work of the VCFSE sector with local stakeholders, and help more people get connected and feel proud to live in Rochdale Borough.
The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who…
* Is passionate about tackling inequality and striving for social justice
* Has experience of building trusting relationships with people and organisations
* Is an experienced facilitator and comfortable in working through differences
* Is solution focused and knows how to turn ideas into action
* Has worked in (or significant experience of working with) the VCFSE sector, particularly small community and volunteer-led groups
* Understands community development and working in a way that promotes inclusion
* Is interested in what makes organisations develop and thrive
* Can confidently represent and advocate for the VCFSE sector
The closing date for applications is 9:00am on Monday 18 August 2025
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 27 August 2025 and will include a panel interview and task.
In order to ensure equity of opportunity, Action Together offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate meeting the essential criteria as listed in the person specification who identifies as a disabled person. Further information and instructions can be found in section 7 of the application form.
If you have any questions please contact a member of the HR team on 0161 339 2345
Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.
At Action Together we value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.
Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.
Support for applicants
We understand that not all applicants have access to the same support or opportunities for interview preparation, so we have included a range of support available on ourWork with us page .
Key information
* Employer: Action Together CIO
* Locations: Hybrid, Remote, Rochdale
* Role Type: Permanent
* Salary: NJC Grade 6 SP 19 to SO1 SP 25
* Working Hours: Full-Time
To apply for this role:
To apply for this role please visit the Action Together website to download all of the documents in the "Recruitment pack" section. Please submit your completed application form to humanresources@actiontogether.org.uk by the advertised deadline and with the subject “confidential, job application”.
Postal applications can also be considered and these should be sent to:
HR Team
Action Together
80 Union Street
Oldham
OL1 1DJ
More about this role
* Closing Date: Monday 18th August 2025 at 12:00pm
* Closing Time: 9.00am
* Anticipated Interview Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 13:00
* Contact Name: HR Team
* Contact Information: 0161 339 2345
* Employee Benefits: Flexible working opportunitiesMembership of SimplyHealth which pays a contribution towards the costs of visiting the dentist, opticians, and physiotherapy as well as access to counselling servicesOngoing professional developmentCycle and tech loan schemes26 days holiday per year (increasing with length of service up to 31 days per year) plus bank holidaysPension scheme - with 6% employer contribution
* Flexible Working Options: Flexitime, Compressed hours, Remote Working
* Working Pattern Details: Monday to Friday with some evening and weekend work as required
* Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes
#J-18808-Ljbffr