Male Community Development Worker

EveryFamily; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

everyFAMILY is seeking a Male Community Development Worker to act as a positive male role model for children and young people, especially boys hard to engage. The role involves one-to-one work, group activities and partnership work to support families affected by parental offending and involvement with the criminal justice system.

The role focuses on delivering universal and targeted groups, CAPO services, and family support across the South West.

Qualifications

• Experience of effective Community Support Work.
• Experience of working with hard to reach boys, men or individuals facing social exclusion.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training for this post.
• A passion for making a difference to children affected by offending and imprisonment
• Willing to work in a prison environment.
• Driving licence.
• Good IT skills and the ability to use electronic computer systems.
• Knowledge of equal opportunities.
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience in identifying the needs of parents & carers & individual children.
• Good communication with children and families.
• Proven skills in planning programmes for groups/individual families.
• Effective and accurate verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work towards the creation of a caring and safe environment.
• Proven skills in organising activity to achieve defined targets.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work with a variety of team members across a range of settings throughout the Community.
• Full driving license is required with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain a safe, supportive environment for children and families.
• Plan and deliver family/community support across the local area and beyond.
• Work with other agencies including prison services.
• Track progress using appropriate measures.
• Support students, trainees and volunteers.
• Cover management shifts as necessary.

Skills

Community Support Work

Working with boys

Driving licence

IT skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Programme planning

Education

Degree level or above in a relevant qualification

Tools

Electronic computer systems

Job description

Job Title: Male Community Development Worker

Job Purpose: Due to our expanding contracts, we are currently recruiting a Male Community Development Worker. We are seeking a passionate and professional individual who can provide a positive male role model for children and young people, particularly hard to engage teenage boys. The successful candidate will engage and build trusting relationships with children and young people affected by having a parent or loved one involved in the criminal justice system, as well as with fathers who are in prison or under probation supervision. They will be confident in challenging misogyny, harmful attitudes, and gender stereotypes, while promoting healthy relationships, positive masculinity, respect, equality, emotional wellbeing, and personal responsibility. Through one-to-one support, group work, and partnership working, they will empower young people and families to overcome challenges, strengthen relationships, and achieve positive outcomes, helping to build safer and more inclusive communities.

Working as part of the Community development team to deliver:

• everyFAMILY Universal and Targeted groups
• Direct work to Children Affected by Parental Offending (CAPO)
• CAPO (Children Affected by parental offending) Support Groups
• Services to families across the South West

Salary: Full time equivalent £32,430.62

Hours of work: Full time. All Year Round.

Contract: Fixed term for 1 year with a view to make permanent.

Reporting to: Directors of Partnerships and Community Development.

Responsible for: Parents/carers and their children, Students and Volunteers.

Key responsibilities of the role include: To provide and maintain an emotionally secure, safe, consistent, supportive and caring environment appropriate to the individual needs of children and their families. Work as part of the team to plan and support the delivery of family and community support across the local community and beyond, working in partnership with other agencies including prison work. Working with children and families of offenders. Track the progress of children and families using appropriate measures.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not confined to the following:

Families

To assist in the planning and delivery of groups both targeted and universal in accordance with the Charity’s policies and being mindful of the charity’s initiatives and of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.

Ensure accurate records and evaluations of groups and services with families in accordance with Charity polices.

Promote and value families’ experiences within an anti-discriminatory framework.

Foster respectful, supportive and warm relationships with parents/carers and children by taking part in activities with them.

Plan a range of activities to meet the wants/needs of the family/families within each individual group, focusing on their interests.

Carry out home visits as required. Monitor and maintain records of intervention and progress of each individual family where additional support is necessary.

Liaise with parents, other team members and professionals as appropriate.

Maintain a child centred environment, reviewing room layout, appropriate displays and play materials to ensure the environment is stimulating and attractive.

Be aware of and implement all of the Charity’s Policies including Child Protection & Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities and Behaviour Management.

Parents

Encourage parental involvement in every aspect of the work you are delivering.

Show support for parents as stakeholders of the Charity/groups.

Ensure good communication between the team and parents by using a range of relevant strategies appropriate to the individual.

Charity Responsibilities

To cover management shifts as necessary.

Work as a member of the team while accepting the individual responsibilities of the post.

Attend staff and other meetings as required.

Participate in fund-raising events.

Undertake training and regular appraisals as part of your personal and professional development.

Monitor the conditions of the toys and equipment in terms of health and safety and report any concerns immediately.

Work in compliance with the health and safety policy at all times.

Maintain high levels of record keeping as necessary in the course of your work.

Support students, trainees and volunteers.

Maintain and ensure the cleanliness of all group settings.

Undertake any other duties required in keeping with the aims of this post.

Individual Specification Essential

1. Experience of effective Community Support Work - meeting the developmental and health needs of children and other specific needs of families.
2. Experience of working with hard to reach boys, men or individuals facing social exclusion.
3. Willingness to undertake relevant training for this post.
4. A passion for making a difference to children affected by offending and imprisonment
5. Willing to work in a prison environment.
6. Driving licence.
7. Good IT skills and the ability to use electronic computer systems.
8. Knowledge of equal opportunities.
9. Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
10. Experience in identifying the needs of parents & carers & individual children.
11. Good communication with children and families.
12. Proven skills in planning programmes for groups/individual families.
13. Effective and accurate verbal and written communication skills.
14. Ability to work towards the creation of a caring and safe environment.
15. Proven skills in organising activity to achieve defined targets.
16. Proven ability to work as part of a team.
17. Ability to work with a variety of team members across a range of settings throughout the Community.
18. Due to covering a wide geographical area, a full driving license is required with access to a vehicle.

Desirable

1. Experience of working with offenders and or their families.
2. Degree level or above in relevant qualification.
3. Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.
4. Ability to deliver training.
5. Trained in parenting.
6. Therapeutic Play.
7. Qualifications in BTEC National Diploma in Childcare Studies or CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education (NNEB) or equivalent Social work or community work.
8. Experience of community development work.
9. First Aid.

Deadline for applications: Friday 6th November 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Ideal Start date: As soon as possible

everyFAMILY is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including ex-offenders. We can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Candidates are asked to complete all the standard information required on the application form, addressing all of the criteria identified at application stage.

Selection procedure The selection will be by a panel of the Senior Leadership Team. Candidates will be notified immediately after shortlisting has taken place.

References Two references will be required in all cases, both being professional and one being from your current employer. In accordance with Safer Recruitment references will be requested immediately after shortlisting. The offer of employment will be subject to everyFAMILY receiving two satisfactory professional references and an enhanced DBS check.