Community Outreach Worker – Flexible Part-Time

Eco Centre; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Part-time role

Grant-funded position

Skills development opportunities

Job summary

Eco Centre seeks a friendly, enthusiastic Community Outreach Worker to connect with local people, especially those facing financial hardship. You will build relationships with community groups, organise workshops on affordable living and energy saving, and help residents access information and local support in Bridgwater and surrounding areas.

The role is part-time (up to 30 hours per month), £14 per hour, and grant-funded for 24 months.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement, outreach or voluntary sector is useful.
• Formal qualifications aren’t essential.
• We welcome volunteering, caring responsibilities, or community involvement as relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with community groups and local organisations.
• Organise practical workshops and activities on affordable living and sustainability.
• Help residents access information, resources, and local support.
• Introduce people to Eco Centre's E-Save initiative.
• Recruit and support volunteers to make a difference in communities.

Skills

Community engagement

Outreach

Volunteering

Time management

Job description

Eco Centre helps people and communities live more sustainably in ways that are practical, affordable and relevant to everyday life. We focus especially on people facing social and economic disadvantage, helping households reduce costs, cut waste and energy use, and take meaningful environmental action. We do this through community outreach, workshops and practical support; by working with local organisations and volunteers to strengthen community action; and through digital tools such as E-Save, which is being developed to connect people with money-saving sustainability advice, local services, events and opportunities to get involved. Applicants will join a mission-driven organization focused on real-world impact and community engagement.

£14/hour | 30 hours/month | Bridgwater & Taunton, Somerset

There is no need to apply if you do not live in or near Somerset as we are looking for a candidate with the ability to work in and around Bridgwater. We are unfortunately unable to sponsor visas.

Looking for meaningful, flexible work that fits around your life?

We're looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Community Outreach Worker to help us connect with local people, particularly those experiencing financial hardship.

What you'll be doing:

• Building relationships with community groups, charities and local organisations.
• Organising practical workshops and activities on affordable living, energy saving, healthy eating and sustainability.
• Helping residents access useful information, resources and local support.
• Introducing people to Eco Centre's E-Save initiative.
• Recruiting and supporting volunteers who want to make a difference in their communities.

Who we're looking for:

Someone who enjoys working with people, communicates well and can organise their own time.

Experience in community engagement, education, outreach or the voluntary sector would be useful, but formal qualifications aren't essential.

We welcome relevant experience gained through volunteering, caring responsibilities and community involvement.

What we're offering:

• £14 per hour
• Approximately 30 hours per month (7 hours per week)
• Flexible working arrangements
• 24-month fixed-term, grant-funded role
• Opportunities to develop skills and contribute to meaningful local projects

This small part-time position could be particularly suitable for someone combining work with other employment, studying, caring responsibilities or a gradual return to work.

Working Pattern: Part-time opportunity of up to 30 hours per month (to be agreed). Hours worked will be flexible based on the requirements of the role. Some out of hours working (evenings and weekends) will be required to fit in with community set events and activities.