Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you thrive on engaging with diverse groups and driving positive change? Are you ready for an adventure in advocacy? We are currently looking for a Community Development Worker to join our dynamic and passionate team in Nottinghamshire. Immerse yourself in a role that makes a real difference!
As a Community Development Worker, you will primarily be home-based with travel around Nottinghamshire. You'll be responsible for promoting POhWER (this will require planning and attending events), supporting advocacy drop-ins and groups, and training individuals to self-advocate. You'll also develop and mentor a team of volunteers to help in these initiatives. Engaging deeply with diverse voluntary organisations and statutory services, your role will be to build and maintain good relationships with our partners, foster community engagement, and promote the support POhWER offers.
Hours of Work:
Part-time: 29.6 hours per week, between Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm Location:
Home based with travel around the Nottinghamshire area. (Applicants must live within the area; have a full driver's licence and access to their own transport) Salary:
£18,470.40 (Full Time Equivalent Salary - £23,088.00 per annum, dependent on experience) Contract Type:
Permanent Community Development Worker Requirements:
Proven experience in community engagement and relationship development. Proven experience of planning and running events to promote services. Ideally you will have a background in advocacy, information, or a similar role, preferably in health, social care, or voluntary sectors. An understanding of public and voluntary organisations. Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport, with geographical knowledge of the local area. Passionate about promoting the support of vulnerable adults and driven by shared values in advocacy. Benefits:
25 days annual leave + Bank holiday (Rising to 30 days after 5 years' service) with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave + your birthday off as an additional holiday day after 1 years' service! Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas with up to 4 additional days leave. 1 Community Leave Day per annum. Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan which covers Optical/dental/alternative therapy and more! Auto enrolment Pension plan. Death in service cover. Meet the Organisation:
Who We Are and What We Do POhWER stands for People and Organisations Working in Equal Rights. We are dedicated to empowering and supporting adults with multiple vulnerabilities, promoting their rights to have a voice and exercise choice in the services they receive. With a strong presence in communities across the UK, our team is committed to providing high-quality advocacy services that make a lasting impact. If you think you are suitable for this Community Development Worker role, don't wait, - apply now! Take the first step to joining an organisation that values your passion and skills and make a genuine difference in your community. Closing Date:
9AM, Monday 17th February 2025 Interview Date:
TBC (Via Teams) For an informal discussion please contact 0300 456 2370 and ask for a call back from the Recruitment Manager. An Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.
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Part-time: 29.6 hours per week, between Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm Location:
Home based with travel around the Nottinghamshire area. (Applicants must live within the area; have a full driver's licence and access to their own transport) Salary:
£18,470.40 (Full Time Equivalent Salary - £23,088.00 per annum, dependent on experience) Contract Type:
Permanent Community Development Worker Requirements:
Proven experience in community engagement and relationship development. Proven experience of planning and running events to promote services. Ideally you will have a background in advocacy, information, or a similar role, preferably in health, social care, or voluntary sectors. An understanding of public and voluntary organisations. Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport, with geographical knowledge of the local area. Passionate about promoting the support of vulnerable adults and driven by shared values in advocacy. Benefits:
25 days annual leave + Bank holiday (Rising to 30 days after 5 years' service) with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave + your birthday off as an additional holiday day after 1 years' service! Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas with up to 4 additional days leave. 1 Community Leave Day per annum. Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan which covers Optical/dental/alternative therapy and more! Auto enrolment Pension plan. Death in service cover. Meet the Organisation:
Who We Are and What We Do POhWER stands for People and Organisations Working in Equal Rights. We are dedicated to empowering and supporting adults with multiple vulnerabilities, promoting their rights to have a voice and exercise choice in the services they receive. With a strong presence in communities across the UK, our team is committed to providing high-quality advocacy services that make a lasting impact. If you think you are suitable for this Community Development Worker role, don't wait, - apply now! Take the first step to joining an organisation that values your passion and skills and make a genuine difference in your community. Closing Date:
9AM, Monday 17th February 2025 Interview Date:
TBC (Via Teams) For an informal discussion please contact 0300 456 2370 and ask for a call back from the Recruitment Manager. An Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.
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