Senior Community Development Worker - LDCAN
22.5 hours per week - Fixed term for 1 year in the first instance. Working across Lewes District with an office base in Newhaven. Salary range, dependent on skill & experience: £27,291 - £28,962 per annum pro rata – upper levels awarded to candidates with higher level of skills and experience.
Lewes District Community Action Network (LDCAN) is delivered by SCDA and funded by ESCC, and aims to support voluntary, community & social enterprise (VCSE) groups in Lewes District, offering practical help such as training, 1-1 support, resources & networking opportunities to help groups run well, build partnerships and stay resilient. We also promote volunteering as a powerful way for people to connect, contribute, and make a difference in their communities.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Community Development Worker to play a key role in strengthening grassroots VCSE organisations and community groups, with a particular focus on Lewes town and the northern villages of Lewes District.
Key Responsibilities
Support community led action through place based community development, practical organisational support and the nurturing of local networks.
Work in collaboration with another Senior Community Development Worker and a Community Communications Officer as part of the LDCAN team, and with a wide range of community groups, VCSE organisations and statutory partners in Lewes District and East Sussex.
Build strong local relationships while contributing to district wide and pan East Sussex learning, partnership working and infrastructure development. Due to the rural nature of this role, a car driver with access to a car is essential.
Qualifications & Skills
Experience in community or VCSE sector, preferably in Lewes District or surrounding area.
Knowledge of Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) and NAVCA’s LIQA framework.
Professionalism, empathy, kindness and understanding; strong interpersonal and networking skills.
Benefits
Flexible approach to delivery wherever possible.
Annual leave of 25 days per year pro rata plus bank holidays and sick pay from the start, with additional sick pay for required operations and recovery.
Pension scheme, bereavement leave and a day off for your birthday.
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