Community Development Worker

Gateway Family Services; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Community Development Worker to support the Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme. The role involves engaging with stakeholders and developing community initiatives to improve wellbeing for individuals over 50 and those with additional needs. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience in community engagement, with a commitment to equalities and diversity. Salary of £27,250 for a full-time position, closing date 5th October 2025.

Benefits

Workplace wellbeing support

Flexible working

Family friendly policies

Subsidised parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years working in engagement or community development role.
• Experience with community/grassroots organisations.
• Understanding of equalities, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to build community networks.
• Develop community capacity and support local initiatives.
• Conduct administrative duties related to the role.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Stakeholder engagement

Community Development

Job description

Overview

Community Development Worker

We are looking for a Community Development Worker to join the team, supporting the Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme.

Position: Community Development Worker (Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme)

Location: Edgbaston/hybrid (this role is based in the community)

Hours: 1 x Full time (37hrs p/w). Job share would be considered

Salary: £27,250

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 5th October 2025

Interview Date: W/C 13th or 20th October

The Role

Neighbourhood Network Schemes (NNS) are responsible for building community capacity and developing a clear view of the existing community infrastructure and then building connections between assets, statutory organisations and local people. Edgbaston is one of 10 designated Localities in Birmingham. The purpose of NNS is to ensure that citizens over 50 and adults with additional needs can access community support, improving their wellbeing and quality of life. This is achieved through identifying, supporting and developing the community offer provided by individuals, groups, organisations, services and places in the constituency (we often refer to these collectively as “assets”).

Having moved on from the initial phase which was to map the area and build relationships this is now a role that is more about maintaining those relationships and increasing the capacity of these assets. However, there will always be a need to promote the NNS to new audiences and ensure knowledge of the area remains current so the role will continue to include developing networks and stakeholder engagement.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Stakeholder Engagement
• Community Development
• Training and Promotion
• Administrative Duties

About You

We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills and empathy with a range of client groups.

You will have:

• A minimum of 2 years working in an engagement or community development role with diverse community settings with statutory and third sector organisations
• Recent experience of working with community/grassroots organisations
• An understanding of information sharing, consent and confidentiality issues and risks
• Experience and understanding of the importance of equalities, diversity and inclusion
• An understanding of the lived experience of individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities and those living with disability/additional needs

About the Organisation

A leading provider of services to the health and social care sector, where the aim is to reduce inequalities in learning, employment and health. As an employer, the organisation is proud to offer a range of benefits to staff including provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and subsidised parking.

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