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Community Worker
| Posting date: | 19 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,513.11 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 June 2025 |
| Location: | Canterbury, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Canterbury City Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | CCC0707 |
Summary
An exciting job opportunity in Canterbury within youth and community development work.
A part time vacancy has arisen to join a small team delivering youth and community development activities from the Council’s neighbourhood centres.
We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting young people reach their potential and supporting strong and inclusive communities.
What's in it for you? starting salary of £26,513.11 pro rata (£13.74 per hour)
Cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase
Generous annual leave entitlement. 23 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays. PLUS 3 extra given days which are usually used over the Christmas period when our main offices are closed. You also have the option to buy more annual leave.
Employee perks - including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to help you get the most out of your money and enjoy your free time.
A fantastic local government pension scheme.
An easier commute: free use of Canterbury’s Park and Ride, flexi bus tickets, and a cycle to work scheme.
Stay healthy: Access to free counselling, advice and webinars through our employee assistance programme, as well as contributions to the cost of Flu Jabs.
Here’s what you’ll get up to:
This role of support worker will provide community development and support in activities delivered mainly to young people in the community, but also to the veterans and newly formed residents group, and any events held either in the centre or in the community.
Help plan and deliver the planned programme of activities for children and local community groups in the area such as trips to the beach, swimming, healthy cooking, arts and crafts, and group discussions
Assist with the set up and clear away of sessions
Empower local residents to create their own events and apply for funding
Promote activities and events within the community
Monitor and evaluate projects as required activities / performance and report back all relevant information appropriately and promptly
Work in partnership with voluntary and statutory sector agencies
The working pattern:
The post is 12 hours per week: Wed 12.30-6.30pm, Thurs 2.30-8.30pm
About you, the ideal Support Worker for the job:
Your knowledge-
Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to working with children, young people and adults at risk
Knowledge of safeguarding children, young people and adults
Your experience-
Experience of working with children, young people and adults
Experience of working with people with diverse needs and who may exhibit challenging behaviour
Your skills-
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences and explain complex issues in a user-friendly way.
Ability to plan, monitor and deliver projects
Basic ICT skills
Your qualifications-
Minimum GCSEs grade A-C in English Language and Mathematics
Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check as part of their pre-employment clearances.
So, if this role of Community Support Worker looks right for you, apply today! Simply click the “Apply Online” button and create your account to begin your application form.
For an informal chat to find out more about the role or what it’s like to work for Canterbury City Council’s Community service team, please contact Barbara Munns by emailing barbara.munns@canterbury.gov.uk or ring 01227 477960.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in everything we do. We provide a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is valued, included and respected.
Our diversity strengthens our ability to serve the diverse communities we support through our work.
To demonstrate this through our actions, all applications are anonymised for the shortlisting panel, allowing all applicants to be assessed on merit alone.
Site Maintenance Dates:
Site maintenance is being carried out and may be unavailable on 24th May 2025 between the hours of 00:00 – 12:00.
A part time vacancy has arisen to join a small team delivering youth and community development activities from the Council’s neighbourhood centres.
We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting young people reach their potential and supporting strong and inclusive communities.
What's in it for you? starting salary of £26,513.11 pro rata (£13.74 per hour)
Cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase
Generous annual leave entitlement. 23 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays. PLUS 3 extra given days which are usually used over the Christmas period when our main offices are closed. You also have the option to buy more annual leave.
Employee perks - including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to help you get the most out of your money and enjoy your free time.
A fantastic local government pension scheme.
An easier commute: free use of Canterbury’s Park and Ride, flexi bus tickets, and a cycle to work scheme.
Stay healthy: Access to free counselling, advice and webinars through our employee assistance programme, as well as contributions to the cost of Flu Jabs.
Here’s what you’ll get up to:
This role of support worker will provide community development and support in activities delivered mainly to young people in the community, but also to the veterans and newly formed residents group, and any events held either in the centre or in the community.
Help plan and deliver the planned programme of activities for children and local community groups in the area such as trips to the beach, swimming, healthy cooking, arts and crafts, and group discussions
Assist with the set up and clear away of sessions
Empower local residents to create their own events and apply for funding
Promote activities and events within the community
Monitor and evaluate projects as required activities / performance and report back all relevant information appropriately and promptly
Work in partnership with voluntary and statutory sector agencies
The working pattern:
The post is 12 hours per week: Wed 12.30-6.30pm, Thurs 2.30-8.30pm
About you, the ideal Support Worker for the job:
Your knowledge-
Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to working with children, young people and adults at risk
Knowledge of safeguarding children, young people and adults
Your experience-
Experience of working with children, young people and adults
Experience of working with people with diverse needs and who may exhibit challenging behaviour
Your skills-
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences and explain complex issues in a user-friendly way.
Ability to plan, monitor and deliver projects
Basic ICT skills
Your qualifications-
Minimum GCSEs grade A-C in English Language and Mathematics
Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check as part of their pre-employment clearances.
So, if this role of Community Support Worker looks right for you, apply today! Simply click the “Apply Online” button and create your account to begin your application form.
For an informal chat to find out more about the role or what it’s like to work for Canterbury City Council’s Community service team, please contact Barbara Munns by emailing barbara.munns@canterbury.gov.uk or ring 01227 477960.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in everything we do. We provide a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is valued, included and respected.
Our diversity strengthens our ability to serve the diverse communities we support through our work.
To demonstrate this through our actions, all applications are anonymised for the shortlisting panel, allowing all applicants to be assessed on merit alone.
Site Maintenance Dates:
Site maintenance is being carried out and may be unavailable on 24th May 2025 between the hours of 00:00 – 12:00.
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