Senior Community Development Worker for Family Inclusion (SCDA)

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Community Development Worker to coordinate and deliver family inclusion projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in budgeting and community engagement, along with an empathetic, client-focused approach. This part-time role offers competitive benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme, making it an attractive opportunity for dedicated professionals.

Benefits

Flexible approach to delivery

Annual leave of 23 days pro rata

Sick pay from the start

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Community Development Worker or equivalent role.
• Demonstrated ability in budgeting, reporting, and evaluation of funded activities.
• DBS check required; car owner and driver preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate family inclusion services and courses.
• Identify family learning needs and create appropriate courses.
• Support families in promoting improvements in children's skills.

Skills

Coordination and delivery of family inclusion projects

Budgeting and reporting

Empathy and client focus

Job description

Overview

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Job Description

You may think that you're not a 100% match to what we're looking for, but we recognise that some skills and experience may be transferable rather than an exact match.

Salary and Terms

Salary: £26,232 - £31,349 per annum pro rata dependent on skill & experience - upper levels awarded for highly experienced candidates

Contract type: Fixed-term for 1 year

Working pattern: Part-time

Closing date: 06 October 2025

Interview date: 16 October 2025 in Newhaven

How to Apply

To apply, please go to www.sussexcommunity.org.uk/work-with-us

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop and deliver family inclusion services & courses, incorporating an ESCC funded Family Learning programme for children 0 to 5, baby & toddler groups and activities for children 5 to 11 years, such as the HAF (Holiday Activities & Food) programme.
• Identify family learning needs and work with others to create and design appropriate courses, evaluate their impact, and manage the budget spend and reporting on each course and activity.
• Support children and their families/carers learning to promote improvements in social, listening and creative skills, speech and language, physical activity and behaviours within a child-centred approach.
• Engage in community consultation across funded project delivery, reporting, evaluation, and coordination & delivery of courses (e.g., cooking, craft and outdoor activities such as walks and Forest and/or Beach School).
• Contribute to funding proposals and bids for SCDA children & family work or broader family inclusion initiatives; ensure quality of provision and that services run to agreed schedules and budgets.
• Plan and manage your time effectively, maintaining a flexible and positive approach to family & community engagement.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Community Development Worker or equivalent role with demonstrated ability to coordinate and deliver family inclusion projects.
• Experience in budgeting, reporting and evaluation of funded activities.
• DBS check required; car owner and driver preferred.
• Professional, empathetic, and client-focused with a commitment to inclusive practice.

Benefits & Additional Information

We offer a flexible approach to delivery where possible, annual leave of 23 days per year pro rata plus bank holidays, sick pay from the start (increasing with service), additional sick pay for required operations and recovery, a pension scheme, bereavement leave, and managers who are available to you, plus a day off for your birthday.

This post is subject to a DBS check and being a car owner and driver is preferred.

Application Details

Close date: 5pm on Monday 6th Oct 2025

Interviews in Newhaven: Thursday 16th Oct 2025

Completed application forms can be sent to HR via email to [e-mail]

If you're unsure about whether to apply, you can contact the HR team on [e-mail] for an informal discussion with the recruiting manager.

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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.