Overview
Fixed term until 31.03.2027
We have an exciting role on offer within our Neighbourhoods as a Community Development and Cohesion Worker.
An exciting position has arisen in the Neighbourhood South team within Middlesbrough Council to deliver key outcomes relating to community cohesion and resilience, while at the same time playing a pivotal role in the resettlement of families who have been identified under various government schemes.
The post holder will work alongside statutory, voluntary, and community partners as well as Middlesbrough residents to increase community resilience by improving and promoting shared social and cultural values.
The successful applicant will have:
The ability to engage with members of the community to identify, build resilience and support improvement through signposting and engagement in direct community projects.
The knowledge of the resources available to provide information, advice, and guidance to adults.
Knowledge of safeguarding guidance and procedures.
Effective communication skills both written and oral, in order to interact with children and adults, colleagues, managers and partner agencies and to positively represent the council in a range of internal and external forums.
A passion to support integration of vulnerable people as identified through recognised safe and legal routines.
Our team offers regular supervision and appraisal, shared knowledge, support and resources from co-location with the range of responsibilities within the Neighbourhoods North. The post will offer good opportunities and strong team identity.
Applications are invited from dynamic, motivated and committed individuals.
AI Guidance for Applicants
Applicants must ensure that anything submitted must be factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst candidates can make use of AI, they must do it truthfully. Where possible experience stated within the supporting statement should also be visible in the work history part of the application.
Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to experience.
Salary: £30,060 – £31,586
