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Community Development Worker
| Posting date: | 02 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,000 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Linkage Community Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job Title: Community Development Worker
Location: Mablethorpe
Contract: Fixed Term (18 Months)
Salary: FTE £25,000
Hours: Part time (0.7FTE)
Closing Date: 15th June 2025
About Linkage: Linkage Community Trust is dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Our day services provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where individuals can develop skills, build relationships, and participate in meaningful activities.
About the Role: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Community Development Worker to join our team and a develop a lively and engaging offer of evening and weekend activities that integrates the people we support in Linkage within the wider community . The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating community development initiatives that enhance the quality of life for people with learning disabilities, and autistic people. This role involves working closely with individuals, families, and community partners to foster social inclusion, empowerment, and community engagement.
Benefits:
Generous Annual leave package
Employee Assistance Program
Long Service Bonus every 5 years
Recommend a friend bonus
Workplace pension scheme
Life assurance x 5 annual salary
Free car parking
Linkage employee Perks & discounts (BHSF)
Key Responsibilities:
Engage with the People We Support: Build strong relationships with individuals attending the day service to understand their needs, aspirations, and challenges.
Develop and Implement Programs: Design and deliver programs and activities that promote social, educational, and recreational opportunities for service users.
Community Outreach: Establish and maintain partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and community groups to create opportunities for service users to participate in community life.
Advocacy: Advocate for the rights and needs of service users within the community and with relevant authorities.
Facilitate Workshops and Events: Organise and lead workshops, events, and meetings that encourage community participation and social cohesion.
Resource Management: Identify and secure funding and resources to support community development projects.
Monitor and Evaluate: Track the progress of community initiatives and prepare reports to evaluate their impact and effectiveness.
Support Volunteers: Coordinate and support volunteers and interns involved in community projects.
About You:
Education: Hold relevant qualifications in social care, community development, or a related field is preferred.
Experience: Previous experience in community development, social care, or a similar role.
Skills: Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Attributes: Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
To apply, send a CV with a cover letter which outlines why you would be suitable for this role.
Should your application be carried forward you will be asked to complete an application form for our safer recruitment process.
Communication is undertaken via email, we advise you check your inbox and junk mail. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.
We do not hold a sponsorship license, therefore if you are looking for sponsorship we will not be able to accept or process your application.
All applications for this vacancy are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.
Location: Mablethorpe
Contract: Fixed Term (18 Months)
Salary: FTE £25,000
Hours: Part time (0.7FTE)
Closing Date: 15th June 2025
About Linkage: Linkage Community Trust is dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Our day services provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where individuals can develop skills, build relationships, and participate in meaningful activities.
About the Role: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Community Development Worker to join our team and a develop a lively and engaging offer of evening and weekend activities that integrates the people we support in Linkage within the wider community . The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating community development initiatives that enhance the quality of life for people with learning disabilities, and autistic people. This role involves working closely with individuals, families, and community partners to foster social inclusion, empowerment, and community engagement.
Benefits:
Generous Annual leave package
Employee Assistance Program
Long Service Bonus every 5 years
Recommend a friend bonus
Workplace pension scheme
Life assurance x 5 annual salary
Free car parking
Linkage employee Perks & discounts (BHSF)
Key Responsibilities:
Engage with the People We Support: Build strong relationships with individuals attending the day service to understand their needs, aspirations, and challenges.
Develop and Implement Programs: Design and deliver programs and activities that promote social, educational, and recreational opportunities for service users.
Community Outreach: Establish and maintain partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and community groups to create opportunities for service users to participate in community life.
Advocacy: Advocate for the rights and needs of service users within the community and with relevant authorities.
Facilitate Workshops and Events: Organise and lead workshops, events, and meetings that encourage community participation and social cohesion.
Resource Management: Identify and secure funding and resources to support community development projects.
Monitor and Evaluate: Track the progress of community initiatives and prepare reports to evaluate their impact and effectiveness.
Support Volunteers: Coordinate and support volunteers and interns involved in community projects.
About You:
Education: Hold relevant qualifications in social care, community development, or a related field is preferred.
Experience: Previous experience in community development, social care, or a similar role.
Skills: Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Attributes: Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
To apply, send a CV with a cover letter which outlines why you would be suitable for this role.
Should your application be carried forward you will be asked to complete an application form for our safer recruitment process.
Communication is undertaken via email, we advise you check your inbox and junk mail. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.
We do not hold a sponsorship license, therefore if you are looking for sponsorship we will not be able to accept or process your application.
All applications for this vacancy are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.
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