Community Engagement Worker
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,001.00 to £40,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 6 (SCP 22 - 25) £32,654 - £35,235 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2025 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 282395 |
Summary
We are looking for passionate and proactive individuals to join Sunderlandandrsquo;s newly established Community Safety Team as Community Engagement Officers. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape local communities, build trust with residents, and improve feelings of safety across our city.andnbsp;
Youandrsquo;ll be based within a multi-agency Community Safety Hub, working collaboratively with local people, community organisations, and partner agencies to strengthen neighbourhoods and deliver meaningful, lasting impact.andnbsp;
About the Role:
Working at the heart of Sunderlandandrsquo;s neighbourhoods, you will play a key role in empowering communities and enhancing public safety.andnbsp;
As a Community Engagement Officer, you will:andnbsp;
-andnbsp;Build strong, trusting relationships with residents, local groups, and stakeholdersandnbsp;
-andnbsp;Promote community safety through engagement, education, and awareness campaignsandnbsp;
-andnbsp;Support individuals and groups to access services and contribute to local initiativesandnbsp;
-andnbsp;Work alongside multi-agency partners to address local concerns and prioritiesandnbsp;
- Organise and attend community events, outreach sessions, and public forumsandnbsp;
-andnbsp;Respond to emerging issues affecting community wellbeing and cohesionandnbsp;
-andnbsp;Encourage residents to take an active role in shaping services and local decision-makingandnbsp;
-andnbsp;Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports, evaluations, and monitoringandnbsp;
What Weandrsquo;re Looking For:
- Weandrsquo;re seeking confident, passionate, and community-minded individuals with:andnbsp;
- A relevant qualification (e.g. Community Development, Youth Work, Social Sciences) or equivalent practical experienceandnbsp;
- Proven experience in community engagement, outreach, or development rolesandnbsp;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse communitiesandnbsp;
-andnbsp;An understanding of community safety, social inclusion, and partnership workingandnbsp;
-andnbsp;Experience working in locality-based or multi-agency teams (desirable)andnbsp;
-andnbsp;The ability to manage sensitive or challenging situations with empathy and professionalismandnbsp;
-andnbsp;Confidence in organising and facilitating events, meetings, and public engagement sessionsandnbsp;
Please note: Appointment to this post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.andnbsp;andnbsp;
Why work for Sunderland City Council?andnbsp;
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering secure and flexible retirement benefitsandnbsp;
- Flexible working hours through our flexi-time schemeandnbsp;
- Youandrsquo;ll receive 26 days annual leave (31 after 5 yearsandrsquo; continuous service), plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave through the Councilandrsquo;s flexible benefits schemeandnbsp;
- Ongoing training, professional development, and career progression opportunitiesandnbsp;
-andnbsp;A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment where your contribution makes a differenceandnbsp;
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Michelle Coates, Neighbourhood Enforcement Manager, by email at michelle.coates@sunderland.gov.uk
Applications must be completed on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil.andnbsp; If you need any support, contact: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.andnbsp;
All communication about your application for this post will be to the email address that you register with North East Jobs.andnbsp; This may include details of an online assessment you may need to complete and an invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other method.andnbsp; Please remember to check your junk mail items.andnbsp;
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Youandrsquo;ll be based within a multi-agency Community Safety Hub, working collaboratively with local people, community organisations, and partner agencies to strengthen neighbourhoods and deliver meaningful, lasting impact.andnbsp;
About the Role:
Working at the heart of Sunderlandandrsquo;s neighbourhoods, you will play a key role in empowering communities and enhancing public safety.andnbsp;
As a Community Engagement Officer, you will:andnbsp;
-andnbsp;Build strong, trusting relationships with residents, local groups, and stakeholdersandnbsp;
-andnbsp;Promote community safety through engagement, education, and awareness campaignsandnbsp;
-andnbsp;Support individuals and groups to access services and contribute to local initiativesandnbsp;
-andnbsp;Work alongside multi-agency partners to address local concerns and prioritiesandnbsp;
- Organise and attend community events, outreach sessions, and public forumsandnbsp;
-andnbsp;Respond to emerging issues affecting community wellbeing and cohesionandnbsp;
-andnbsp;Encourage residents to take an active role in shaping services and local decision-makingandnbsp;
-andnbsp;Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports, evaluations, and monitoringandnbsp;
What Weandrsquo;re Looking For:
- Weandrsquo;re seeking confident, passionate, and community-minded individuals with:andnbsp;
- A relevant qualification (e.g. Community Development, Youth Work, Social Sciences) or equivalent practical experienceandnbsp;
- Proven experience in community engagement, outreach, or development rolesandnbsp;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse communitiesandnbsp;
-andnbsp;An understanding of community safety, social inclusion, and partnership workingandnbsp;
-andnbsp;Experience working in locality-based or multi-agency teams (desirable)andnbsp;
-andnbsp;The ability to manage sensitive or challenging situations with empathy and professionalismandnbsp;
-andnbsp;Confidence in organising and facilitating events, meetings, and public engagement sessionsandnbsp;
Please note: Appointment to this post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.andnbsp;andnbsp;
Why work for Sunderland City Council?andnbsp;
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering secure and flexible retirement benefitsandnbsp;
- Flexible working hours through our flexi-time schemeandnbsp;
- Youandrsquo;ll receive 26 days annual leave (31 after 5 yearsandrsquo; continuous service), plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave through the Councilandrsquo;s flexible benefits schemeandnbsp;
- Ongoing training, professional development, and career progression opportunitiesandnbsp;
-andnbsp;A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment where your contribution makes a differenceandnbsp;
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Michelle Coates, Neighbourhood Enforcement Manager, by email at michelle.coates@sunderland.gov.uk
Applications must be completed on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil.andnbsp; If you need any support, contact: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.andnbsp;
All communication about your application for this post will be to the email address that you register with North East Jobs.andnbsp; This may include details of an online assessment you may need to complete and an invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other method.andnbsp; Please remember to check your junk mail items.andnbsp;
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