Community Development Worker
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Action for Children is recruiting a Community Development Worker in Torbay to support 0 to 19s through the Best Start Family Hubs. The role can be full time or part time (12 to 37 hours) with weekend and one evening per week, and requires travel to communities and hubs in Paignton and surrounding areas. You will deliver evidence-based family support, build relationships, recruit Peer champions, and facilitate engaging inclusive sessions. A Level 2+ childcare qualification or equivalent, strong communication and record-keeping, and the ability to work flexibly are essential. Sponsorship is not available; apply with Sarah Manderfield (ref 13425) and tailor your CV to show impact with children and families, weekend and evening availability, and diverse communities.
Role: Community Development Worker
Salary: £25,949.00 per annum (pro rata for part-time hours)
Contract/Hours – Part time and Full time 12 to 37 hours. Weekend and evening work at least a monthly Saturday and 1 evening per week required.
Location : Paignton, Devon
Benefits:
- Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave
- Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles
- Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages
- Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover
- Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers
At Action for Children, we offer more than just a job. Join us and you’ll be part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy childhoods. See how your skills can make a real difference, helping solve the problems children and young people face every day.
A bit about the role
0 to 19 Torbay is part of the Best Start Family Hubs. Action for Children works in partnership with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Health Visiting and School Nursing services to form 0 to 19 Torbay.
Best Start Family Hubs are a new way of bringing together all the support a family may need and provides a welcoming space and a 'front door' for families from pregnancy through to young people turning 19 (or 25 if they experience SEND).
This is an exciting opportunity for anybody who enjoys new challenges, has a sense of humour and enjoys working within a rolethat is constantly developing but has the potential to make a real difference to the lives of young children and their families.
The post holder will work as part of the integrated 0 to 19 Torbay team to deliver family support within Torbay communities. The role will involve delivering key messages within the community, identifying and recruiting Peer champion’s and building strong community relationships. You may be working 1:1 alongside families within the community or in the Best Start Family Hubs.
You will need to ensure that all support is evidence based and informed so some experience in delivering sessions is an advantage.
How you'll help to create brighter futures.
- Being a good communicator and able to make effective relationships with children, young people and their parents and carers.
- Facilitating sessions that are fun, engaging, and inclusive.
- Being flexible about where and when you work.
- Keeping accurate records of work carried out.
Let's talk about you.
- A relevant Level 2 or above qualification in Childcare, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to travel.
- Energy, enthusiasm, and experience of engaging with children and young people individually, in groups and online.
- Availability for set weekend and evening working.
Why Action for Children?
Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us change that where it really matters.
We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn’t. So, if children need us, we’ll be here.
Will you join us?
Help with your application
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
If you require any support with the application process, please contact Sarah Manderfield at [email protected] quoting reference 13425
Diversity, equality and inclusion
At Action for Children, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we’re taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.
We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under‑represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.
We also encourage applications from men, who are under‑represented in our Children’s Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team.
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