Community Development Workers (2 Posts)

Project Aim:

The project will bring people together from across Bradford to access social groups, activities and first steps learning. It will provide opportunities for people to get to know each other, make friends, develop informal support networks, and learn from each other.

The project aims to improve the quality of life of people in Little Horton and surrounding areas of Bradford by engaging them in community-based opportunities to gain skills, improve employability; and to access information enabling them to make life choices leading to better lifestyle, health and wellbeing.

Purpose of Post

  • To establish and develop links with other groups and stakeholders
  • To develop referral systems between other groups and agencies
  • To engage and support people with complex support needs
  • To develop and deliver groups and activities in line with the wants and needs of the project and its participants
  • To engage, train and support volunteers
  • To maintain systems for the collection of Management Information

Main Responsibilities

  • To develop and deliver a range of group activities
  • To assist with the delivery of existing groups and activities
  • To write and deliver group activities promoting healthy lifestyles
  • To develop links with the local community
  • To recruit and engage and induct members of the community
  • To register, induct and support volunteers
  • To assist with the organising of community events
  • To monitor and evaluate all aspects of delivery
  • To maintain systems for the collection of Management Information
  • Registration and Induction of beneficiaries
  • To maintain and update website and social media

Please send completed applications to christine.westend@outlook.com

Job Description

Application Form

Job Specification

Closing date: 6th May 2022 12:00pm
Hours: 21
Salary: £11.93
Salary Frequency: Per hour
Further details available at: http://thewestendcentrebradford.org
This job is connected with: West End Centre