Community Development Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
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.
We are looking for..
Someone who is passionate about the power of communities to change the places they live and the things they care about and wants to help them achieve this.
A skilled collaborator who understands that everyone has something to give and has the skills and abilities to help them individually and collectively to make a positive change in their neighbourhood.
Someone who can build relationships and facilitate forums where diverse groups can share experiences and insight.
A practical ‘doer’ able to support people to develop their ideas and provide organisational development support that helps them sustain their ideas.
The Role
As a Community Development Worker, you will empower local people and communities to identify what matters to them and turn ideas in to action.
Through an asset-based approach you will develop deep insight in to the neighbourhood you are working in and will be able to capture, report and share this to amplify the voices of local people and the people that VCFSE organisations work with.
You will use organisational development tools and techniques to support VCFSE groups to develop and strengthen and you will promote the Action Together funding available to support community activities and support groups to identify and apply for other local and national funding pots
You will record, monitor and evaluate your work in accordance with the needs of the programme to evidence the difference made through asset based approaches (e.g. using our Civi CRM database and our online directory).
If you have any questions or would like to meet the team and learn more about what’s involved in being an Action Together Community Development worker, we will be having a #WednesdaysWeekly online session on Thursday 13th April from 2-3pm. And we know it’s during half term so please don’t worry if there are kids in the background!
Salary: NJC grade 6 grade 19 to SO1 grade 25 (£27,852- £32,020 per annum)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Length of contract: Permanent (subject to continued funding)
Location: Rochdale
The closing date for applications is 09:00am on Wednesday 19th April 2023
Interviews will be held on Thursday 27th April 2023
To download the application pack and apply for this role please click here Jobs | Action Together
At Action Together we value diversity, promote equality 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,852.00-£32,020.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 19/04/2023
Reference ID: Community Development Worker
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Community Development Worker roles across Action Together's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,852 - £32,020 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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