Neighbourhood Coordinator x 2 posts (CDC)

City Of Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Neighbourhood Coordinator.

The post holder will lead and inspire a team of locality-based staff in geographic locations, coordinating an all-age service in community engagement, capacity building, community cohesion, diversionary and community safety activities along with local and national programmes such as Well Being, Early Intervention and Prevention, Community Led Support, Veteran support, and stronger families. The post holder will also take significant lead roles in supporting Ward Members in their community leadership roles.

Essential skills, knowledge, and experience required to fulfil the role include, but are not limited to:

1. Significant knowledge of anti-social behaviour/community safety legislation and substantial use of relevant tools and powers.
2. Substantial experience of working with a range of partners taking a proactive problem-solving approach to achieve positive outcomes for communities and individuals.
3. Extensive experience in developing strong and resilient communities using a range of innovative asset-based community development skills.
4. Strong interpersonal, communication, engagement, negotiation skills, and solution-focused approach.
5. Sound knowledge and understanding of national and local legislation, policy agendas, and programmes associated with the service priorities (e.g., Supporting Families, Crime and Policing Act, Community Led Support, and Wellbeing).

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities, as well as access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.

Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place on 17th April 2025 and interviews will be held on 24th and 25th April 2025.

If you have any queries, please contact Rebecca Tuffrey, [e-mail] or Ashley Evans, [e-mail] / 07795333795.

To apply, please click the Apply Now link below.