User Voice Community Development Worker,

TalentSpa Recuitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established organization is seeking a passionate User Voice Community Development Worker to make a significant impact in the community. This role involves engaging with diverse groups, organizing innovative outreach activities, and empowering individuals with learning disabilities. You will work across various districts, providing essential support and fostering self-advocacy opportunities. With a commitment to community empowerment, this position offers a chance to contribute meaningfully while enjoying a range of benefits, including generous annual leave and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Option to buy/sell up to 5 days leave

Birthday off after 1 year

Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan

Auto enrolment Pension plan

Death in service cover

Bike to work scheme

Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas

1 Community Leave Day per annum

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with people with learning disabilities.
• Experience in community engagement and running events.

Responsibilities

• Organize community engagement sessions and outreach events.
• Empower people with learning disabilities to advocate for themselves.

Skills

Community Engagement

Communication Skills

IT Software Proficiency

Report Writing

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you thrive on engaging with diverse groups and driving positive change? Are you ready for an adventure in advocacy? We are currently looking for a User Voice Community Development Worker to join our dynamic and passionate team in Hertfordshire. Immerse yourself in a role that makes a real difference!

As a User Voice Community Development Worker, you will be officed based but work across the North and East of the county. You will be responsible for providing community engagement sessions/events/outreach in each district, using a range of innovative and creative activities that will improve confidence and empower people with a learning disability to get involved with 'Speaking up or Self-Advocacy' opportunities in the East of the County. (North Herts, Stevenage, East Herts, Welwyn & Hatfield and Broxbourne). These activities, sessions and events, in each district, will feed into the Learning Disability Co-production Board. This will involve offering a range of varied activities to maximise uptake and run four quarterly engagement sessions held in each district per year (25 in total) with unique individuals attending being reported on.

Hours of Work: Part-time: 22.2 hours per week, between Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm

Location: Home based with travel around the Stevenage area.
(Applicants must have a full driver's licence and access to their own transport )

Salary: Starting salary �14,545.44 (Full Time Equivalent Salary - �24,242.40 per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent

User Voice Development Worker Requirements:

* Proven experience of working with people with learning disabilities.
* Experience community engagement including running events.
* Excellent communications skills, able to communicate sensitively and empathetically.
* Experience providing written reports to a high standard.
* A Good understanding and experience with IT software packages.
* Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport, with geographical knowledge of the local area.

Benefits:

* 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!
* Auto enrolment Pension plan
* Death in service cover.
* Bike to work scheme.

Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do

POhWER stands for People and Organisations Working in Equal Rights. We are dedicated to empowering and supporting adults with multiple vulnerabilities, promoting their rights to have a voice and exercise choice in the services they receive. With a strong presence in communities across the UK, our team is committed to providing high-quality advocacy services that make a lasting impact.

If you think you are suitable for this Community Development Worker role, don't wait, - apply now! Take the first step to joining an organisation that values your passion and skills and make a genuine difference in your community.

Closing Date: Tuesday 27 th May 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early)

Interview Date: TBC (In person)
For an informal discussion or to receive a copy of the job description please contact 0300 456 2370