Neighbourhood Coordinator (CDC)

Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Doncaster Council is looking for a Neighbourhood Coordinator to lead a dynamic team focused on improving community engagement and safety for residents. The role includes coordinating services across various programs and supporting local leaders, combining skills in legislation knowledge and community development. A supportive work environment with benefits supports staff development and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive leave entitlement

Generous local government pension scheme

Well-being support

Development opportunities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of anti-social behaviour/community safety legislation.
• Experience with partners to achieve positive outcomes.
• Innovative asset-based community development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a locality-based staff team.
• Coordinate all-age services in community engagement and safety.
• Support Ward Members in community leadership roles.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Community Development

Job description

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation committed to improving the lives of its residents. We invite you to join us as a Neighbourhood Coordinator.

The post holder will lead and inspire a team of locality-based staff across various geographic locations. They will coordinate all-age services in community engagement, capacity building, community cohesion, diversionary and community safety activities, as well as local and national programmes such as Well Being, Early Intervention and Prevention, Community Led Support, Veteran Support, and Stronger Families. Additionally, the post holder will play a significant role in supporting Ward Members in their community leadership roles.

Essential skills, knowledge, and experience include:

• Significant knowledge of anti-social behaviour/community safety legislation and experience with relevant tools and powers.
• Experience working with various partners, adopting a proactive problem-solving approach to achieve positive outcomes.
• Experience in developing strong, resilient communities through innovative asset-based community development skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, engagement, negotiation skills, and a solution-focused approach.
• Knowledge of national and local legislation, policies, and programmes related to the service, such as Supporting Families, Crime and Policing Act, Community Led Support, and Wellbeing.

In return, we offer a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring all residents in Doncaster thrive. Benefits include competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, well-being support, development opportunities, staff discounts, and other benefits. For more details, see the attached benefits booklet.

Please review the job summary and profile to demonstrate how you meet the criteria in your application. Shortlisting and interview dates will be confirmed.

If you have questions, contact Rebecca Tuffrey at [e-mail] or Ashley Evans at [e-mail] / 07795333795.

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