Resident Empowerment & Community Resilience Lead

Wmjobs; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyre Forest District Council is seeking a Community Engagement Officer to support the Pride In Place project in Kidderminster, working with residents, communities and partners using an asset-based approach. The role will identify local strengths, enable people to collaborate to build resilience and develop positive activities, including those marginalised, acting as a catalyst for lasting community action.

Flexibility for evenings and travel is required; a minimum of GCSEs including Maths and

Qualifications

• Minimum five GCSEs including Maths and English (grades 4–9).
• A levels or equivalent and at least two years’ experience working with residents and community groups.

Responsibilities

• Identify and build on assets within Wyre Forest communities using asset-based approaches.
• Enable residents to work together to build community resilience and develop positive activities, including those marginalised.
• Act as a catalyst through building relationships that enable people to act together for the common good and long-term resilience.
• Support residents and the council in delivering Pride In Place in Birchen Coppice.

Education

GCSEs incl. Maths and English (4-9)

A Levels or equivalent

Job description

Wyre Forest District Council is seeking a Community Engagement Officer to support the Pride In Place project in Kidderminster, working with residents, communities and partners using an asset-based approach. The role will identify local strengths, enable people to collaborate to build resilience and develop positive activities, including those marginalised, acting as a catalyst for lasting community action.

Flexibility for evenings and travel is required; a minimum of GCSEs including Maths and