Stronger Communities Officer x 4 posts (CDC)

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

Generous Local Government Pension

Wellbeing support and staff networks

Development and training opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits schemes

Job summary

City of Doncaster Council is seeking three Stronger Communities Officers to work citywide in a fully community‑based role. You will drive community engagement, build capacity, and support delivery of local and national programmes such as Stronger Families, Wellbeing and Community Led Support.

The post requires a strong track record in asset‑based development, collaboration with partners, and the ability to work across different settings to improve wellbeing in neighbourhoods.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing strong and resilient communities using asset-based approaches.
• Knowledge of anti-social behaviour and community safety legislation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work across organisations.
• Knowledge of relevant policy agendas linked to service priorities.

Responsibilities

• Frontline delivery of a person-centred, all-age service within a locality, helping people stay independent.
• Asset-based community development promoting strengths-based practice.
• Delivering early intervention to reduce escalation into high-cost services.
• Tackling low-level crime and ASB and supporting victims using enforcement and interventions.
• Using partnership data to identify hotspots for prevention planning.
• Supporting individuals and families to achieve positive outcomes through programmes like Stronger Families and Wellbeing.
• Contributing to Community Led Support and capacity building for local services.
• Developing understanding of local needs to help communities develop their own solutions.
• Linking work involving Complex Lives and vulnerable individuals.
• Supporting delivery of community projects through funding opportunities.
• Working with Ward Members to support leadership roles.

Skills

Asset-based community development

ASB knowledge

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Driving licence

Job description

Based at: Borough wide, South, North, and Central, Doncaster

Salary details: Grade 7, £29,542 – £32,578 + 0.5% all inclusive allowance

Contract Type:

• 2x permanent, full time, 37 hours posts
• 2x temporary, full time, 37 hours fixed-term posts until 31 March 2028 and 31 August 2028 respectively

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing date: 10 November 2026

Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

There has never been a more exciting time to join the City of Doncaster Council.

Are you passionate about working with communities?

Are you committed to improving the wellbeing of people and neighbourhoods?

Can you build relationships and work effectively across a wide range of organisations?

We are proud of Doncaster — it is a great place to live, work, do business and visit. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Communities Area Team for three Stronger Communities Officers to work across the city.

This is a fully community‑based role and due to the nature of the work, hybrid working is not suitable.

Each post will be based at one of our locality bases (Rossington, Edlington, Mexborough, City Centre, Thorne or Adwick).

The Stronger Communities Officer will play a vital role in delivering an all‑age service focused on community engagement, capacity building, community cohesion, diversionary activities, community safety and supporting the delivery of local and national programmes such as Stronger Families, Wellbeing and Community Led Support. The postholder will also work closely with Ward Members in their community leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

The core responsibilities of the Stronger Communities Officer include:

• Frontline delivery of a person‑centred, all‑age service within a locality, helping people lead healthy, active lives and remain independent for longer.
• Supporting an asset‑based community development approach that promotes strengths‑based practice and enables individuals to exercise choice and control in how they are supported.
• Delivering early intervention and prevention activity to reduce escalation into higher‑cost services.
• Tackling low-level crime, anti-social behaviour, hate crime and criminal damage, and providing support to victims and vulnerable residents using both enforcement tools and targeted interventions, including case management where appropriate.
• Using partnership intelligence, data and analysis to identify hotspots and inform targeted prevention and early‑intervention planning.
• Identifying and supporting individuals and families to achieve positive and sustained outcomes, including through programmes such as Stronger Families and the wider Wellbeing agenda.
• Contributing directly to Community Led Support and community capacity building, enabling residents to access and deliver local services, drive local innovation, and maintain independence within their communities.
• Developing a strong understanding of local needs to support communities to develop their own solutions.
• Acting as a key link for work involving Complex Lives, vulnerable individuals, and cases where wider community impact is identified.
• Supporting the delivery of community projects through a range of funding opportunities.
• Working with local Ward Members to support them in their community leadership roles.

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience in developing strong and resilient communities using innovative, asset‑based community development approaches.
• Knowledge of anti-social behaviour and community safety legislation, and practical experience of applying relevant tools and powers.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organisational and negotiation skills, with a solution‑focused approach and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policy agendas and programmes linked to service priorities, such as the Supporting Families agenda, Crime and Policing Act, Community Led Support and Wellbeing.

A full driving licence is essential due to the nature of the role.

Academy Session

An Academy Session will be held to provide prospective applicants with an insight into the role, including a typical day, an opportunity to ask questions and an overview of the recruitment process.

Session will take place on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th October from 13:00 to 14:30.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Assessment Centre

Monday 16th November 2026

Final Interviews

Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th November 2026

For further details or an informal conversation, please contact: Kim Wilson, Tel: [phone], Email: [e-mail]

This post involves working with children/ adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over‑reliance on AI is discouraged.

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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.

Company: City Of Doncaster Council

Salary: Grade 7, £29,542 – £32,578 + 0.5% all inclusive allowance

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Communications

Sector: Health and Social Care

Job Role: Officer