Community Development Worker
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,097 to £29,331 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS9 0BD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | NFP People Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 8140 |
Summary
Community Development Worker
We are looking for a Community Development Worker to join the team in this part-time role.
Position: Community Development Worker
Location: Cross Green, Leeds
Hours: Part-time, 17.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,097 - £29,331 per annum pro-rata
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months in the first instance
Benefits: The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and free parking.
Closing Date: 25th February 2026
The Role
As a Community Development Worker you will play a key role in the organisation, building strong relationships with communities.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Deliver outreach including activities, information and support.
- Plan community groups with members, ensuring members have access to opportunities and promoting health and wellbeing.
- Support families with their own goals and help people organize together when facing a collective issue - aiming to improve health, homes, education and inclusion for members.
A team player you will communicate proactively with your team and line manager and work with members, staff and partners to build trusted relationships.
You will listen to and identify members issues and concerns, bringing a solution focused approach to the work. You facilitate asset-based community development approaches in galvanizing people, by working together on projects that bring improved health, wellbeing and social inclusion to the members in Bradford.
About You
We are looking for someone who is able to engage and involve members in all aspects of their work. You will have experience of:
- Helping to run group activities.
- Working in a supportive role.
- Building long-lasting and trusting relationships.
PLEASE NOTE: CV's will not be accepted for this role, you will be redirected through to the charity's website where you will need to complete their application form
About the Organisation
You will be joining a vibrant and brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire. This is an established and award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile. Recognised as being innovative, brave and creative. The overall aim of the charity is to improve the quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers through addressing inequalities in homes, health, education, and employment, financial and social inclusion. There are a number of community-facing and strategic projects to achieve aims including advocacy, community development and youth work.
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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.