About the Role
You would work with individuals, families, young people and groups on projects to improve life in their local areas.
Your work might address a wide range of issues such as how to improve local facilities, leisure and housing, or how to reduce anti-social behaviour. You could also specialise in just one field.
You would:
Find out about local needs and problems
Give people ways to voice their opinions
Raise awareness about community issues
Help local people to take action
Research existing projects aimed at similar problems
Develop new ways to approach problems
Build links with other groups and agencies
Raise funds and manage budgets
Recruit and train staff and volunteers
Plan meetings and events
Help people gain the skills to run their own community groups
Keep records and do paperwork
Requirements
Minimum qualifications and skills
Essential
Any qualification or equivalent practical experience
Clear, fluent English speaker
Mentoring and cooperating
Respecting and reliable
Building relationships
Motivating others
Time management
Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
Experience in a related field such as social or youth work
Driving licence