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Community Development Worker

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

About the role

We are looking to appoint a Community Development worker to join the WELL Northants Project team.

West Northamptonshire Council and Public Health Teams are taking a community-based approach to address health inequalities in Northamptonshire focusing on those who are most vulnerable. We want to:

To build resilience within local communities so that they are empowered to take action together on health and the social determinants of health.
Reduce the health inequalities faced by those who are most disadvantaged or excluded.

The Well Northants programme aims to empower communities so they can become more connected, more resilient and improve their wellbeing.

We have a 'Well' way of working - rooted in social action, engaging communities, and building assets.

For more information please contact Carolyn Howe via carolyn.howe@westnorthants.gov.uk

Interviews planned for w/c 25th September 2023.

What will you be doing?

Building strong partnerships and collaborative ways of working with local organisations and services.

Engaging and empowering local communities to identify problems and issues that might be resolved by community action and support them in such initiatives.

Maintain accurate records, providing statistical information, evidence and community insight for reports.

Develop and work together with "local champions" and volunteers to assist with delivery of local actions and projects.

Support the delivery and monitoring of community grants.

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious person to join our team. You will have:

A good understanding of community development and experience of supporting the development of community initiatives.

Knowledge of the wider determinants of health and an understanding of social issues and their impact.

The ability to work independently, using own initiative within a community setting.

Our benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
Car Lease scheme
Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).
Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.
Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.

About us

We’re a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, we’re embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.

Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.

Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.

Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.

West Northants Council, where careers thrive.