Community development worker jobs
ID: 1413 - Job title: Community Development Co-ordinator/Community Connector
Service: Charteris Centre CommUnity Development.
Salary: Grade 2 point 16 –19: £24,971 - £27,504 FTE per annum (£20,246.76 - £22,300.54 per annum, pro rata)
Location: Woodfield Park Community Centre – Welland. Peterborough
Hours: 30 hours per week (part time)
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.
Contract: Permanent
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
Family Action is a registered charity, building stronger families since 1869. Today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 200 community based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants. We transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation.
Woodfield Park CommUnity Project is a new and developing project which aims to bring together residents and support social cohesion through developing and delivering a varied programme of activities delivered from the Community Centre which will provide a space for residents to meet and build relationships.
Summary of job:
To work to core community development principles with community empowerment central to all work; - Supporting residents and local communities to play an active role in their community - and encouraging resident involvement in decision making - promoting integration and cohesion within and between communities in the Welland area.
This post will support local groups and organisations to initiate and develop services that enable the community to build their own capacity.
Permanent
Your skills
• We are looking for someone who is passionate about engaging with local communities and coproduction and can quickly establish a network of contacts with key workers in the community from the public, private and voluntary sectors. We want someone who can work with the local community to support and encourage their involvement in local needs led service development including establishment of relationships and mechanisms that support effective consultation and engagement with the local community to support meaningful involvement in decision making processes for the development of services.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Educated to level 3 or above with a recognised professional qualification in community engagement/development work, health, education, or equivalent experience within these fields.
• Experience of recruiting, managing, and retaining volunteers.
• An understanding of how social exclusion, deprivation and marginalisation impacts upon communities, families, and individuals.
• The ability to produce good quality written reports and materials.
• Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to establish productive relationships with elected members, external organisations and local residents;
• Experience of establishing and supporting the development of volunteer led committees/ steering groups.
• Understand the importance and principles of community involvement, participation and co-production.
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days pro rata, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment.
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions.
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme.
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
• Download and submit a completed Application Form linked to the Family Action job advert
• Closing Date : Monday 21st April 2025 at 23:59
• To learn more about Family Action: Recruitment Pack
• To learn more about our terms & conditions: Summary Terms & Conditions of Employment
• To help us fulfil our commitment to diversity and promoting equal opportunities: complete our anonymous Equality & Diversity Monitoring Information survey
Interview date tbc. For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: sally.grieff (full email address available on advert document).
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us, and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an in-person interview.
* Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.




About the role:
As a Project Worker for Complex Needs, you will play a crucial role in transforming the lives of adults who have experienced homelessness or rough sleeping. By providing compassionate, high-quality support, you’ll help individuals facing multiple challenges, such as mental health issues, substance use, trauma, and offending behaviour. You’ll assist them in navigating their path to recovery and stability by connecting them with vital services, empowering them to overcome barriers and improve their overall wellbeing.
But the impact you’ll have doesn’t stop there. You will foster hope and resilience by guiding clients toward opportunities for personal growth, training, and employment. You’ll help them build meaningful relationships, engage with their community, and gain the confidence to lead independent, fulfilling lives. In a dynamic hostel setting, you’ll collaborate with a wide network of specialists, offering a tailored, holistic approach that guides clients toward independence and community engagement. Your work will be instrumental in creating lasting change, inspiring clients to believe in their potential, and helping them break free from the cycle of disadvantage. At Single Homeless Project, this is not just a job, it's an opportunity to make a real difference and build a meaningful career.
About you:
- A non-judgemental approach to working with multi-disadvantaged clients and to promote a strengths-based approach.
- Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to delivering service objectives across work specialisms.
- Experience helping people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change, including managing challenging situations in relation to people, including responding calmly to crisis and deal promptly, effectively and safely to complex situations.
- Strong time management skills, ability to work on own initiative, manage competing priorities and maintain high standards.
- Willingness and ability to work on a rota system of early and late shifts, which may include some variable hours including some evenings and weekends.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing Date: Sunday 29th June at Midnight
Interviews: Tuesday 8th July at our Stacey Street service in Islington
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.




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For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers.
We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
Brief role description:
The Employment Advisor (Community) Midlands will support the following
individuals in sourcing employment, training, vocational and/or educational opportunities:
• Early Service Leavers (ESLs) registered on CTP FHP
• Med Discharge requiring additional employment support.
• “At Risk”2 Employment Support Programme (ESP) Service Leavers (SLs).
• “At Risk” Core Resettlement Programme (CRP) Service Leavers (SLs).
The Employment Advisor (Community) will do this by providing employment & job finding support, access to wider support agencies and, when required, individual needs assessments.
The Employment Advisor (Community) will do this by providing employment & job finding support,access to wider support agencies and, when required, individual needs assessments.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Please visit the Charity's Website
Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.
What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Monday 7 July 2025
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
As a Community Fundraiser, you will use your communication, engagement and people skills to develop strong and lasting relationships in the local community, inspire existing supporters, generate funds and help to deliver a range of fundraising initiative in support of Good Company's vision.
Interviews will be held on 24th July.
Please submit a recent CV and a covering letter, addressing the points on the Person Specification.
Our mission is to see a community free from poverty, where everyone can afford life's essentials
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Community Key Worker
Salary: £22,500 - £27,000
Location: Thames Valley (Reading, must be able to commute across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire)
Contract: Permanent
Hours p/w 28 Hours
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
Are you an excellent relationship builder who can work with women and a diverse range of delivery partners to ensure that she meets her potential and successfully progresses through and beyond her probation supervision? Can you meet a women wherever she is at in her journey and work with her to create an individualised support package that gives her the best chance of breaking the cycle of offending?
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for a feminist organisation who understand that supporting women in the criminal justice system requires a specialist and gendered approach? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?
In your role as a Community Keyworker, you will be working with women involved in the Criminal Justice System; those on Probation in the Community and those women being released from Prison as part of their Post Sentence Supervision; providing some in-reach and ‘Through the Gate’ support. You will be working in a team of Community Keyworkers in your region. Each Keyworker will provide holistic one to one community support to women with a variety of needs.
About You:
To be successful as the Community Key Worker you will need the below experience and skills.
You will need to hold a UK driving licence with access to car that can be used for work purposes. A creative self-starter who will support the service and look for innovative solutions to support clients with complex needs. You are confident professional relationship builder with have good awareness of Safeguarding procedures. Strong Administration skills and understanding of compliant behaviours also, experience of supporting. With good knowledge of the criminal justice system and awareness of other support provisions within the Kent
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 29th June 2025
Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
Pension scheme
Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Employee eye-care scheme
Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
Organisation wide away days
Thorough induction and training
Career development pathways
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Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
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You have a good understanding of the harm caused by alcohol and drug use to adults, young people, children, families and society and a sympathetic approach to people who misuse them. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Support Worker (Community Connector – Assessment and Engagement Team).
Aquarius is a charity that helps people and communities overcome the harm caused by alcohol, drugs and gambling. We are part of ‘One Recovery Buckinghamshire’ (ORB), a partnership between Inclusion (MPFT NHS Trust), Aquarius, and Build on Belief providing support for alcohol and drug issues across Buckinghamshire.
We are looking for three Support Workers (Community Connectors – Assessment and Engagement Team) to join our team. We have three positions available in Aylesbury.
Your challenge? To provide advice, support, advocacy and key work for recovery plans and undertake elements of assessment and case management as directed. And, all the while, we’ll expect you to operate in a way that recognises and values diversity and understands the functional model of substance use, the Recovery Agenda and the problems caused by alcohol and drug misuse.
Preferably with a NVQ 2/3 in Social Care, or willing to attain this, you are used to working to policy and procedural requirements that include child protection, vulnerable adults, confidentiality and health & safety. We’ll also be looking for good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and fulfil data requirements. A flexible approach is important too, as is a commitment to taking a client centred approach to providing services and working in a way that recognises and values diversity.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a Black, Asian and those in Minority Ethnic background.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
To apply please submit a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.
For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please visit the government website and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Aquarius Action Projects is a long established charity (since 1982) based in Birmingham with a national reach of contracts and Partnerships. Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough – a large charity that specialises in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas.
To apply please submit a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.
For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please visit the government website and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Community Development Worker
Closing date: midday on Friday 20th June 2025
- Greater London (Croydon, Sutton and Merton)
- £39,262 per annum (including OLW)
- Full-time
Are you a Community Development Worker looking for your next career move?
Off the Record is an award-winning young people’s mental health charity working across Southwest London. We are currently celebrating our 30th year. Our Vision is Brilliant, Beautiful and Better mental health for all and our mission is to “show up” for all children and young people's mental health in Southwest London.
We are a passionate, relational, humanistic organization that works hard to provide compassionate and high-quality mental health support at the point that young people need it rather than at the point of availability. We provide a range of mental health services to children and young people including Talking therapies, online therapeutic support, a young carers service, therapeutic support to young refugees and asylum seekers, young people in the youth justice system and those impacted by serious youth violence. Since the pandemic we have increasingly focused on ensuring that we are “all back in” and we love working in the communities in which young people live.
We are inspired and energized by young people themselves and continue to develop and shape our services around the ever-changing mental health needs of young people. We are 100 % committed to diversity and inclusion in these challenging times. We are currently looking for a range of dynamic and passionate professionals who can work thoughtfully and sensitively with young people in our diverse team of experienced and committed professionals.
One final thing you should know. Theres lots of research that shows how marginalized groups may not apply for jobs unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. We also know that mental health practitioners come from a wide range of backgrounds with rich personal and professional experiences that might not seem standard and that's okay! We really value people who bring unique perspectives and add new knowledge to our team.
Off the Record was founded in 1994 to provide free, independent and professional counselling for 14 – 25 year olds in the Croydon area
About The Connection at St Martin’s
We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
Are you passionate about supporting people experiencing homelessness and creating meaningful change? Do you want to be part of a compassionate, and forward-thinking team? Do you want to help us prove that better outcomes are possible with new ways of working? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
At The Connection Community, we provide a safe and welcoming space where people can find respite from street homelessness, build social connections, and access vital support. Our multi-disciplinary team is dedicated to reducing the harms associated with rough sleeping, fostering inclusion, and empowering individuals to move towards stability and independent living.
We see relationships as the key tool for change. The Community team build relationships of trust and solidarity that will help people to access our comprehensive professional support network, including NHS health services, DWP benefits advisors, migration specialists, and drug and alcohol support teams – all offering their services inside The Community.
Together we are piloting a psychologically-informed, trauma-responsive model with an embedded specialist NHS psychology team. This means you’ll receive high-quality training, 1:1 consultations, and reflective practice to enhance your skills, and to support you and your team to pioneer best practice in homelessness services.
You will be managing a multi-disciplinary team that is dynamic, creative and focused on building trust through relationships. Supporting the team to identify, engage and provide harm minimisation whilst promoting a sense of belonging. Providing rapid interventions for new people who may not need the service, alongside offering sustained support for the people who need it most.
You will have substantial experience in delivering psychologically, gender and culturally informed service to people who are experiencing street homelessness. You will be both strengths-based and solution-focused, maximising and developing partnerships internally and externally to enhance service provision. You will be both strength-based and solution-focused, developing and enhancing the service with a commitment to embed coproduction
Full job description can be found on our website
Salary: £40,309
Closing Date: Friday 20th June
Interview Date: Friday 27th June
Our Benefits
· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget
· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
· Enhanced family friendly policies
· Day off for moving house
· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)
· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)
We are a London Living Wage employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could you become a vital part of our collaborative and innovative team to make a lasting difference to families?
We are looking for a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker to join our London team.
We believe that every child deserves a loving and supportive home and we are committed to providing the highest quality services to help make that a reality, and we are proud of our three successive outstanding ratings with Ofsted.
Position: Social Worker or Senior Social Worker
Location: Based in Vauxhall, London with hybrid working arrangements
Contract: Permanent full time - 37 hours per week
Salary: Starting salary in the range of £34,053 to £41,620 per annum for Social Worker, or £39,292 to £48,022 per annum for Senior Social Worker, depending on skills and experience. Plus £3,299 per annum location allowance
About the role:
The Social Worker or Senior Social Worker’s role is a pivotal one within our Adoption service. Some of your responsibilities will include:
· undertaking ‘home study’ assessments (PARs) and present these to the adoption panel
· support families throughout the matching process and once children are placed, up until the Adoption Order
· taking part in recruitment activities and training for prospective adopters
About you:
As a Social Worker, you’ll bring a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in childcare social work and an understanding of child development and the impact on behaviour of interrupted development.
As a Senior Social Worker, you’ll bring a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in childcare social work, and previous experience of completing adoption assessments (or similar), or family finding/supporting children in their adoptive families.
If this sounds like you then please visit our website and apply today to join a dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful. You will also find contact details for an informal discussion on our website.
Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.
Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 24 June 2025
Interview dates: Tuesday 17 June and Wednesday 02 July 2025
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Adoption Social Worker, Adoption Senior Social Worker, Adoption Support Social Worker, Independent Social Worker, Fostering Social Worker, Independent Reviewing Officer, Supervising Social Worker, Children’s Social Worker, Child Protection or Safeguarding Hub Social Worker, Looked After Children’s Social Worker, etc.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.
Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.
All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.
an adoption charity and family support provider helping hundreds of families every year through outstanding adoption and adoption support services


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Our Lay Worker will work in partnership with clergy and lay volunteers to meet the spiritual needs of older people in Colchester and the surrounding areas, including those whose independence and/or social engagement are challenged, owing to their advancing years, by:
- Offering spiritual support to older people who are living at home, in care homes and sheltered housing complexes; their relatives; and staff who look after them.
- Promoting the spiritual welfare of older people at home, in the Church and in the wider community.
The role will include working with existing groups within the church and in the local community, in addition to identifying new opportunities for work and outreach.
The post is home based, travelling extensively across the area.
Hours are 20 per week, to be worked flexibly.
The initial contract period is 4 years.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities and experienced in supported living or residential care settings? If so, this is your opportunity to lead by example and help make a measurable difference in people’s lives through Dimensions’ unique ‘Activate’ model.
About the Role: We’re looking for a dedicated Lead Support Worker to join our innovative team in Newbury. At our Supported Living Service, you’ll play a key role in enhancing the lives of four individuals, empowering their independence, and delivering exceptional support. This role is ideal for someone with experience as a support worker who is ready to take the next step and lead a team.
The service thrives on big ideas, so we need someone who is enthusiastic, creative, and solutions-oriented while maintaining a sense of fun. You’ll have access to industry-leading training, ensuring you’re equipped to excel in your role. This position is full-time (37.5 hours per week) and includes sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays. Shift patterns will be discussed during the interview process.
Why Join Us? Dimensions is one of the few social care organizations accredited by the Great Places to Work programme, offering a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.
What We’re Looking For:
- Someone passionate about championing the rights of the people we support.
- A proactive leader ready to educate and inspire others.
- A team player with experience in supported living or residential care settings.
Key Details:
- Pay Rate: £13.68 per hour.
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Benefits of Working with Dimensions:
- Competitive pay and up to 35 days of paid annual leave (pro rata).
- Opportunities for career progression and industry-leading training.
- High Street discounts on retail, hospitality, entertainment, and more.
- Enhanced DBS paid for by us.
- Life assurance and company pension.
About Dimensions: Dimensions is a values-driven organization dedicated to empowering the people we support and fostering fulfilling careers for our colleagues. If you share our values and are ready to make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Next Steps: If you have questions or would like more details, please contact Andrew on 07 507 128 795 or submit a short application by clicking the button below.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will continue until the role is filled.
Important Information:
This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which we will obtain on your behalf.
Equality Commitment: Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned.
Dimensions is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be Disability Confident Committed and guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria. If you need assistance with your application, we’re happy to support you with reasonable adjustments, including assistive technology at our offices.
Greater Together Manchester are looking to appoint a Social Justice Development Worker to join our team and champion social justice across the Diocese of Manchester. You will be part of a knowledgeable and dedicated team working on a range of social justice initiatives that look to change the lives of people all across the region.
We are looking for someone who is passionate and committed to social justice, who can take the lead on innovative project development, training and community development to help us deliver our programme to revitalise church-based social justice.
About Greater Together Manchester
Greater Together Manchester (GTM) is a visionary local charity which seeks mobilise communities across Greater Manchester, supporting churches and grassroots community leaders to create and develop social justice projects, to take on leadership roles and to engage with decision makers in order to tackle chronic issues of deprivation and disadvantage in their neighbourhoods. We also directly deliver a number of our own front-line services when this is the best way to tackle an urgent, acute need.
Founded as a joint initiative between the Diocese of Manchester and Church Urban Fund in 2015, Since 2015, GTM has supported 271 local community groups, provided training and support to 609 and grassroot community leaders and volunteers, secured more than £500,000 for local community initiatives, and supported 14,188 beneficiaries via our projects and programmes
It is an exciting time for GTM as we are creating our new strategy that will shape our mission and programmes of work over the next few years.
Purpose of the post
To encourage the development of local churches’ response to poverty and social justice across the Diocese of Manchester, with a focus on developing sustainable projects that look to address the root causes of poverty.
To identify and link with existing community groups working on issues relating to poverty and social justice.
To help parishes work together with other sectors and stakeholders, encouraging collaboration and partnerships.
To encourage a movement for change, encouraging churches to engage with practical action, advocacy and systems change.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Development and Delivery
- Work with the CEO of Greater Together Manchester to develop a work plan for engaging with existing parish based social justice projects and initiatives, with a focus on shifting from crisis response to prevention.
- Provide a range of development support to new projects and initiatives.
- Be the contact person for parishes seeking advice and support on addressing issues of social justice.
- Keep up to date with the work of national, regional and local organisations and charities that work in this space, as well as keeping up to date with government policies, initiatives and communicating these effectively to parishes and communities.
- Develop effective monitoring and evaluation systems that demonstrate the impact of GTM’s development work.
Revitalisation and Promotion of Church-Based Social Justice Work
- To be an informed and knowledgeable advocate and champion for issues of social justice.
- To meet with leaders from churches across the Diocese to assess their social justice work and offer support and guidance where necessary.
- Raise the profile of church based social justice initiatives and project across the Diocese and amplify the effectiveness and impact of the work of churches in tackling social injustice.
- Support parishes and church-based projects with the monitoring and evaluation of their work, allowing them to demonstrate their impact more easily and accurately.
- Develop relationships with local, regional and national funders.
- Support the delivery of the relevant training for churches across the Diocese on topics relating to social justice.
- Maintain accurate records of development activity with parishes and support parishes to record the impact of their activities.
Promote Effective Networking and Collaboration
- Develop networks of support around social justice issues, acting as a convener, bringing churches together to learn from one another, promoting good practice and encourage peer-support.
- Act as the Regional Coordinator for the Places of Welcome initiative.
- Develop good working relationships with other agencies addressing poverty both locally and nationally.
- Encourage churches to work together with other community groups, charities, and the public/statutory sector to address local issues
Other
- Raise the profile of GTM across the Diocese, encouraging parishes to engage and support our wider work.
- Work with the CEO and other relevant staff members to maintain and develop our relationship with Church Urban Fund and the Together Network.
- Prepare written reports to the Board of Trustees, funders and other partners as required.
- Build relationships with those in similar roles ecumenically.
Person Specification
Experience:
- Experience of working with church and community-based groups and projects
- Track record of building successful partnerships and working relationships with people at all levels, including people with lived experience
- Experience of working with volunteers and grassroots community leaders
- Facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to lead workshops, training sessions, and discussions
- Experience of developing and implementing robust monitoring and evolution frameworks and keeping accurate records
- Experience of business planning and marketing
- Track record of supporting church and community-based groups to secure funding
Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of social justice issues
- Knowledge of the faith and church sector, in particular the Church of England
- An understanding of the key role that churches play in their local communities and a commitment to promoting social justice as a core part of Christian mission
- An understanding of Christian Theology, with the ability to facilitate theological reflection in parishes
Skills:
- Self-motivated with the ability to work proactively, flexibly and independently, and to encourage and motivate others
- Excellent organisational skills, including time management and the ability to prioritise your workload
- Ability to work with complex situations, to problem solve and exercise sound judgement to deliver positive outcomes
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with good emotional intelligence
- Fully computer literate, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
Attitude:
- Willingness to work flexibly, with some evenings and weekends
- A commitment to the vision and values of Greater Together Manchester
- A commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in all areas of work
Other:
- Full driving license and access to a car
To apply please submit:
A CV, detailing your qualifications, career history, responsibilities and achievements AND
A Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience, directly addressing how you meet the qualities outlined in the person specification
Please submit your application by the deadline (20th June 2025)
If you have any questions, or would like to talk to someone about the role, please get in touch.
Transforming lives and communities across Greater Manchester
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Using Anonymous Recruitment
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The Snowdrop Project is the first organisation in the UK to provide long-term, community based support to survivors of modern slavery and exploitation. We aim to empower survivors of modern slavery and exploitation to recover from their experiences and thrive. We aim to reduce the risk of re-exploitation, to create and implement models of best practice and to share this knowledge with other agencies and individuals nationally and beyond.
We are seeking a proactive, confident and dynamic individual with experience in Community and Events Fundraising who shares our values as an organisation and is driven to make a difference. Your role will play a vital part in our Fundraising team and help us to deliver our aim of empowering survivors of modern slavery.
Position: Community Fundraising and Events Manager
Salary: £27,000 to £28,000 per annum, pro rata, pension paid at 4% contribution
Benefits:
- Monthly independent therapeutic supervision
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Holiday Sacrifice Scheme
- Employee Life Insurance and ancillary benefits
Holidays: 6.6 weeks (pro-rata, including bank holidays) + your birthday off!
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours p/w (.8 FTE)
Working Pattern: hybrid and flexible, core hours agreed with Head of Fundraising
Location: Snowdrop Project Offices, Castle Green, 7 Castle Street, Sheffield, S3 8LT
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising
Collaborating with: Donor Relations and Communications Manager
Direct reports: volunteers as necessary
You'll be responsible for:
- Leading on the community and events fundraising initiatives, strategy development and income generation
- Engaging with community groups, schools, faith groups and interested parties to cultivate and deliver a pipeline of community fundraisers in support of Snowdrop.
- Leading on the delivery of existing fundraising events as well as developing and delivering future events.
- Working closely with the Donor Relations and Communications Manager to create engaging marketing initiatives for events and community fundraising.
- Working with the Snowdrop Team to make an impact in our community, contributing to the development and success of the organisation.
Please see the Job Description document for full details and the Person Specification
How to apply: Click the CharityJob Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivation. CVs will be screened and candidates will then be asked to complete a short application form and personal statement detailing how they meet the requirements on the person specification.
Applications close on Monday, 16th June at 5pm, interviews Monday 23rd June
Please note - we will not be working with recruiters for this post.
Please send us a CV and covering letter as the first stage. Successful candidates will be progressed by being invited to complete a more detailed personal statement, and we will shortlist from these for interview
Empowering survivors of modern slavery to rebuild their lives and thrive



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Community Based/Home Working – Hampshire/Wiltshire/West Sussex
Permanent, Full Time
Circa £30,000 plus competitive benefits
Do you want to make a difference?
The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family. Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.
It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.
Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.
Do you want to play a part in what we do?
People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:
· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans.
· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.
· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.
· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.
We are seeking an individual to raise awareness of the Fund’s welfare offer amongst social welfare agencies across Hampshire/Hampshire/West Sussex but also, crucially, to help address the issue of social isolation and feelings of loneliness experienced by some members of the RAF Family.
The post holder will be working with socially isolated individuals to identify meaningfully enriching opportunities to reduce feelings of loneliness, some of whom may have complex and challenging welfare needs, to develop actions plans and coordinate support to overcome any barriers preventing successful connection into these enriching opportunities, assisting them by identifying appropriate support from within the RAF Benevolent Fund and the wider statutory and military charity sector.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a social welfare role supporting individuals, have strong people and relationship-building skills, as well as empathy with or understanding of the issues affecting the Armed Forces community. Individuals with a social prescribing or working aged veteran support background are encouraged to apply.
This is a community-based position working from home but covering Hampshire, Wiltshire and West Sussex, delivering both remote and face to face support, ideally you will be currently based in one of these areas. The candidate must have their own vehicle to use to travel around these regions. Occasional travel to London will be required. The successful candidate for this role will need to be Enhanced DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK.
To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.
The closing date for applications is Friday 20th June 2025, 5.00pm. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 2nd July 2025.
A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website. The RAF Benevolent Fund follows Safer Recruitment practices as it strives to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the Fund will be protected from harm. The successful candidate for this role will need to be Enhanced DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).
Our vision is that everyone in our RAF Family – veterans, serving personnel and their families – gets support in their hour of need.
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Make a real difference in the lives of asylum seekers!
Join New Citizens’ Gateway as an Outreach Support Officer and help deliver vital frontline support to people living in London hotels. You’ll be part of a passionate team working to reduce isolation, improve wellbeing, and empower individuals on their journey toward integration and independence.
We offer a supportive working environment with excellent benefits including:
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6% employer pension contribution
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34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
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Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
New Citizens’ Gateway (NCG) is an independent, registered charity working in partnership with individuals and agencies to improve the quality of life for refugees and asylum seekers. Our aim is to reduce health inequalities, combat social exclusion and poverty, and support integration and independence.
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Outreach Support Officer to join our small, friendly, and dedicated team. This role will focus on delivering high-quality, person-centred support to asylum seekers, particularly those currently accommodated in hotels across London.
This is a key position within NCG and will play a vital role in supporting our advice team to deliver an efficient, effective, and holistic support service tailored to the complex needs of asylum seekers and refugees.
The ideal candidate will have:
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Direct experience of supporting asylum seekers and refugees
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Strong knowledge of the asylum support system and the challenges faced by individuals in the asylum process
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An understanding of available resources and services that support asylum seekers and how to access them
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
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The ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
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A flexible and proactive approach with the capacity to manage a varied workload
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Fluency in a community language is an advantage
Providing holistic support which enables inclusion of those seeking/getting protection in England and Wales as equal participants in the UK life

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