Job Description

About Us:

Leeds Baby Bank ensures no child goes without. We support families with children aged 0-5 living in poverty, providing essentials such as prams, cots, nappies, clothing, and toys. Our New Community Hub offers a welcoming, dignified space for parents to access support, develop skills, reduce isolation, and build confidence.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a proactive Community Development Worker to:

Build partnerships with local organisations to deliver workshops, advice sessions, and wellbeing activities for parents. Coordinate two weekly sessions at our Community Hub on skills, wellbeing, financial literacy, digital inclusion, and employability. Support parents directly and create a welcoming, inclusive environment. Promote sessions via social media and community networks. Monitor and report on programme impact.

Requirements:

Experience in community development, partnership building, or similar roles. Strong communication, networking, and project planning skills. Experience working with disadvantaged families or vulnerable adults. Competent with digital tools (email, social media, Canva, Google Workspace). Compassionate, non-judgemental, and person-centred approach.

Benefits:

Flexible hybrid working pattern Real Living Wage 28 days annual leave (pro rata) Pension scheme Training and development opportunities Make a meaningful difference for families in Leeds

Safeguarding & DBS:

Enhanced DBS check required (or proof of registration with DBS Update Service). We do

not automatically exclude applicants

based on DBS results and follow the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please email katie@leedsbabybank.org for an application pack

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay Transport links Work from home
Application question(s):

Do you have at least 2 years experience in building partnerships with local organisations? Do you have exceptional organisational skills and experience in running community sessions? Do you have a compassionate, non-judgemental, and person-centred approach?
Experience:

Community & family engagement: 3 years (required) Social media marketing: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds LS12 1DZ