Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you thrive on engaging with diverse groups and driving positive change? Are you ready for an adventure in advocacy? We are currently looking for a Community Development Worker to join our dynamic and passionate team in the heart of Hertfordshire. Immerse yourself in a role that makes a real difference!
As a Community Development Worker, you will primarily be home-based with travel around Hertfordshire. You'll be responsible for promoting POhWER (this will require planning, and attending events), supporting advocacy drop-ins and groups, and training individuals to self-advocate. You'll also develop and mentor a team of volunteers to help in these initiatives. Engaging deeply with diverse voluntary organisations, and statutory services, your role will be to build and maintain good relationships with our partners, foster community engagement and promote the support POhWER offers.
Hours of Work: Full-time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Community Development Worker Requirements:
* Proven experience in community engagement and relationship development.
* Proven experience of planning and running events to promote services
* Strong background in advocacy, information, or a similar role, preferably in health, social care, or voluntary sectors.
* Excellent understanding of public and voluntary organisations.
* Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport, with geographical knowledge of the local area.
* Passionate about promoting the support of vulnerable adults and driven by shared values in advocacy.
Community Development Worker Benefits:
* Salary: �23,088.00 - �23,929 per annum, dependent on experience
* 25 days pro rata annual leave, plus up to 5 additional purchasable days.
* Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan Cover.
* Death in service benefit.
* Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas.
* 1 Community Leave Day per annum.
* Bike to work scheme.
Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do
POhWER stands for People and Organisations Working in Equal Rights. We are dedicated to empowering and supporting adults with multiple vulnerabilities, promoting their rights to have a voice and exercise choice in the services they receive. With a strong presence in communities across the UK, our team is committed to providing high-quality advocacy services that make a lasting impact.
If you think you are suitable for this Community Development Worker role, don't wait, - apply now! Take the first step to joining an organisation that values your passion and skills, and make a genuine difference in your community.
Closing Date: 09:00 am, 26 th July 2024
Interview Date: Conducted remotely via Teams. (TBC - First week of August 2024)
A DBS check will be required for this post.
POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, proud holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are also part of the Positive about Disability scheme, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview.
