SALARY: £24, 858 per annum pro rata
Actual salary £20,155.14 per annum.
HOURS: 30 hours per week
CONTRACT TYPE: Full time
OPERATIONAL AREA: West Midlands
LOCATION: Tipton base, with regular travel around Sandwell area when required
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Join Groundwork West Midlands – Make a Difference in Communities!
At Groundwork West Midlands, we are a charity committed to transforming lives in communities facing poverty and disadvantage. Our mission is to build capacity and resilience, empowering people to overcome hardship and create healthier, happier, and more prosperous futures.
We are excited to offer an incredible opportunity for an individual who is passionate about community work and the power of transforming spaces. This is a chance to grow your experience, connect with diverse groups, and help make a lasting impact in the heart of local communities.
We are looking for a Community Project Officer to join our friendly team. This is a varied and rewarding role focussed on engaging and supporting children and families on our exciting Go Play and HuB projects in Sandwell. As an enthusiastic and motivated individual you will be part of a team that offers support, guidance and a listening ear to our families.
Key Responsibilities include:
1. Working with families and their children who are aged 0 – 12, (up to 16 with additional needs)
2. Leading in setting up and supervising open access after-school and holiday sessions
3. Delivering activities ranging from arts and crafts, environmental play to gardening
4. Working in different settings, from community centres, libraries to parks
5. Building positive relationships with local communities
6. Supporting creative and interesting opportunities for play
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
7. Friendly, well-organised, and confident communicating with families from all walks of life.
8. Comfortable using Microsoft Office and managing basic admin and reporting tasks.
9. Interested in community / play work and motivated to help build confidence, skills and increase the well-being of children and parents.
10. Able to work independently and manage your own workload.
11. Experienced in community engagement, the delivery of activities and has a passion for raising the profile of a childrens’ right to play.
A full driving licence is essential and access to own vehicle for the role which entails travel to various sites around the region.
Why Join Us?
At Groundwork West Midlands, you’ll have the chance to work with a dedicated team that shares your passion for making a difference. You’ll gain valuable experience, build your professional network, and help create real change in communities that need it the most. This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to help shape the future of our local communities and contribute to a truly worthwhile cause.
We pride ourselves in being a family friendly organisation and offer a competitive salary, flexible working hours, a health cash plan scheme, a workplace pension, 25 days annual leave and free refreshments. We are committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce.