Development Worker (Social Participation), Salford

Inspiring Communities Together; Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspiring Communities Together in Salford is seeking a role responsible for planning, delivering and monitoring Age Friendly Salford social participation activities across neighbourhoods. The postholder will support older residents to connect with others, improve wellbeing and access opportunities including digital support and volunteering pathways.

The role involves working closely with partners in the Age Friendly Salford collaboration to ensure high‑quality delivery reflecting local needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering community wellbeing activities.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate participation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and monitor AFS social participation activities across neighbourhoods.
• Support volunteers and reflect local need in delivery.
• Help participants access digital support, learning and volunteering pathways.

Job description

Hours: Fixed term contract to 31st December 2027

Salary: £24,970.40 per annum

Location: Salford

Age Friendly Salford (AFS) is a partnership programme delivered by Inspiring Communities Together (lead partner), Age UK Salford & Trafford and Salford CVS. It aims to support older residents to live healthy, active and connected lives, reduce loneliness, improve wellbeing and enable people to age well in their communities.

AFS has evolved into a neighbourhood-based delivery model aligned with Salford’s Locality Plan and the Greater Manchester Living Well in Later Life approach. Social participation activities such as Brew & Chat, Walk & Talk, Check & Chat and related wellbeing and safety sessions play a central role in reducing isolation and promoting community connection.

This role is responsible for the planning, delivery and monitoring of AFS social participation activities, supporting older people across neighbourhoods to connect with others, improve their wellbeing and access further opportunities including digital support, community learning and volunteering pathways.

The postholder will work closely with colleagues across the Age Friendly Salford partnership, support volunteers and ensure high‑quality delivery that reflects local need.