Job Description

Community Development Worker

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Salary
29,093 - 32,654 per annum (pro rata)

National pay award pending

Type of vacancy
Permanent
Work pattern
Part Time

Hours per week

22

Work Base

Ladybrook Family Hub, Mansfield, NG19 6EW

Working Arrangements

Office Based
/ Person Specification
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Competency Framework

Tier 7b
Number of posts
1
Interview date
To be confirmed

Closing Date

12 August 2025 23:55

We have an exciting opportunity to join a Family Hub Team within Nottinghamshire. Our work with children 0-5 years and their families remains part of our core offer, but are expanding our service offer to 0-19 years.


You will be able to undertake one-to-one work with parents/carers, deliver training and supervision to volunteers, and create and improve networks in local communities.


You must have experience of working with children 0-5 and their families, an NVQ 3 (or equivalent) in a related topic, such as Childcare, Health and Social Care or Community Development, hold a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle for work purposes (unless registered as disabled).


You must be able to demonstrate sound knowledge in the following areas:

Early help and intervention for children and families. Working in diverse communities and the ability to work in a non-discriminatory way. Safeguarding of vulnerable children and adults. Working in partnership with a range of agencies. Taking an active lead on community engagement including co-production and evaluation with children, families, and stakeholders. Recruiting, training and supervising volunteers. Strong interpersonal skills with a range of people including children, families and other professionals. ICT skills, and an understanding of data protection.

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Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.


Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.


Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.