Community Development Worker
35 hours per week up to £24,850 dependent on experience
Are you passionate about supporting communities and making a positive difference?
For this role, we are seeking an individual who is passionate about supporting local communities to thrive. Working with community groups and individuals, you will naturally bring people together to build positive relationships, address inequalities and connect communities to provide the best outcomes to bring about social change.
Successful applicants will have experience of working in a community-based role with a good understanding of community and social issues and the ability to bring people together to improve lives.
Job Summary
The role will involve proactive and reactive work, utilising key skills in partnership working, consultation and engagement, networking, project management and capacity building. The postholder will adopt a community development approach with the principles of community empowerment. To engage and help individuals to be actively involved with community activities, building community capacity to bring about social change and improve the quality of life in their local lives. The role involves addressing inequality with communities perceived to be culturally, economically or socially disadvantaged.
About our Organisation
We are a charity that exists to transform lives through delivering impactful services across Sandwell and the surrounding areas. We work collaboratively with public, private and voluntary organisations, educational settings and other partners to design and deliver sustainable innovative solutions to improve the lives of children, families, young people and adults from early years to end of life care.
What we offer:
* 28 Days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday (pro rata for part time employees)
* Workplace pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free on-site parking
* Comprehensive training and development opportunities
* Exclusive deals and discounts on products and services
* Friendly and supportive working environment
Murray Hall Community Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and invite potential applicants to contact us to identify any additional support they may require to enable them to make an application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,053.00-£24,850.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/10/2025
Reference ID: MH/087