Community Development Worker

Volunteer Centre; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community organization in Leeds is seeking a Community Development Worker to enhance health outcomes by supporting vulnerable individuals and establishing community groups. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with existing groups and provide leadership training to ensure sustainability. This role is pivotal in addressing health inequalities in the Holbeck area, emphasizing community-driven solutions and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable local people to improve their health.
• Set up and sustain community groups based on local needs.
• Train and support leaders of community groups.

Job description

Community Development Worker – Better Together Leeds

Holbeck Together

Main purpose of the role

To reduce Health inequalities by working and supporting the most vulnerable local people by working with all Holbeck Together and other local organisation community groups across LS11 areas, supporting them to improve the health of the participants.

To set up and support new and existing groups across LS11 based on the unmet need identified by the local community. Identify leaders/ leadership from the group and provide further training and support to access funding, up skilling their knowledge and managing the group independently.

To operate in line with Holbeck Together’s values showing commitment and a positive attitude to the post and Holbeck Together’s objectives.

How to Apply

For further information and an application form please contact [emailprotected] or call 0113 245 5553.