Community Development Worker

strukta Group Ltd; Tewkesbury; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization committed to empowering communities in Gloucester as a Community Development Worker. In this permanent role, you will identify service gaps and support vulnerable adults, working remotely with travel required. The organization offers a supportive environment, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development. Apply now with your CV and cover letter before the closing date.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave

Birthday off after one year's service

Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan

Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas

Community Leave Day per annum

Death in service cover

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in advocacy, information and advice, or similar roles.
• Ability to work remotely and manage time effectively.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Identify service gaps and foster community networks.
• Support individuals in making effective decisions about health and social care.
• Assist in the accurate recording and reporting of information.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

IT skills

Attention to detail

Advocacy

Client management

Education

City and Guilds Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification

City and Guilds Level 3 National Advocacy Qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Are you ready to take on a role that impacts your community? We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Community Development Worker to join our vibrant team in Gloucester!

Join our dynamic advocacy team at Pohwer, dedicated to empowering communities and enhancing service delivery in Gloucester. We are looking for a motivated Community Development Worker who is passionate about making a difference by identifying service gaps and fostering strong networks within the community.

Hours of Work: 1xFull-Time: 37 hours, working between 9am - 5pm Monday – Friday.

Location: Home based with travel around the Gloucester area.

(Applicants should live in the Gloucester area)

Contract Type: Permanent

Community Development Worker Requirements:

• Strong communication and time management skills to successfully work remotely.
• Excellent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability to learn software packages such as client management databases.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of records and reporting to meet tight deadlines.
• Previous experience in advocacy, information and advice, or a similar role within health, social care, or the voluntary sector.
• Demonstrable experience working with vulnerable adults.
• Working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations.
• 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!
• Death in service cover.
• Bike to work scheme.

Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do

At POhWER, we are committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. We provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. Our team is dedicated to listening, exploring options, and taking action to meet our clients' best interests.

We provide a full induction, training and equipment including a laptop and mobile phone.It is a contractual requirement that all advocates hold or are working towards an advocacy qualification.The most recognised qualification is the City and Guilds Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification (IAP) for practising advocates, previously completed City and Guilds Level 3 National Advocacy Qualification (NAQ).If you do not already hold an NAQ certificate or diploma or IAP qualification or equivalent, the expectation will be that you will gain the City and Guilds IAP qualification following successful completion of probation and pre-enrolment process. POhWER will fully sponsor this and provide a reasonable amount of study time and in return expect advocates to manage their time and complete within 12 months of registration.

Think you are the perfect fit for this Community Development Worker role? Don't wait! Apply Now with your CV and Cover letter!

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 14 th July 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early)

Interview Date: TBC

For an informal discussion please contact Community Manager, Danielle Vale at [e-mail].

An Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.

We're proud to support our colleagues from the armed forces signing the Armed Forces Covenant in August 2024.

Successful applicants will need to obtain business insurance for their own vehicle.

POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a level 2 Disability confidence scheme employer, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

POhWER is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, and particularly welcome candidates from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, women, men, Black, Asian and other racially minoritised people, LGBTQ+ who are currently under-represented in our workforce.

To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support people from different backgrounds.

Job Overview

Job Title

Community Development Worker

Employment Type

Permanent

Not for profit and Charities, Social services

Location