Community Development Worker

Location: Feathers Marylebone, London (Centre-based)

Reporting To: Community Manager

Contract Type: 20 hours per week (flexible work pattern)

Place of work: 12 Rossmore Rd, London NW1 6NX

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Responsible for: Community Engagement and Outreach, Community Programmes and Activities, Sports and Wellbeing Initiatives, Partnership Support, Volunteer Engagement, Community Events, Monitoring and Impact Reporting

About the Organisation

The Feathers Association is a dynamic and well-established charity dedicated to transforming lives and communities. Since 1934, we’ve provided children, young people, and communities in London with opportunities for growth through informal education, sports, culture, and recreational activities.

With a modern youth and community centre in Westminster, we create life-changing experiences for communities through our exceptional range of facilities, including a Media Lounge, Music Studio, Sports Hall, Astro Turf Pitch, and Recreational room.

As our charity undertakes an ambitious expansion, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative initiative.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Community Development Worker to support the delivery of community programmes and engagement activities across Feathers Marylebone. The role focuses on community participation, outreach, wellbeing activities, partnership working and the development of services that respond to the needs of the local community.

Working closely with the Community Manager, Youth Manager and other members of the team, you will help create opportunities for individuals, families and community groups to access services, engage with activities and contribute positively to their local community.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about community development and wants to make a positive difference while helping to rebuild and strengthen one of London's most established community centres.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver community engagement, outreach and development activities that increase participation across the centre's programmes and services.
• Build positive relationships with residents, community groups, schools, local businesses and partner organisations.
• Support the planning and delivery of community projects, workshops, events and wellbeing initiatives.
• Deliver sports, recreational, health and wellbeing activities that encourage active participation and improve community outcomes.
• Represent the organisation within the local community, promoting services and encouraging engagement from underrepresented groups.
• Support community consultation activities, gathering feedback to help shape future services and programmes.
• Assist with volunteer engagement activities, helping volunteers feel welcomed, supported and involved.
• Support the delivery of funded community projects, collecting participation data and outcome information where required.
• Contribute to outreach activity, including centre-based, community-based and detached engagement work.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, equality and inclusion policies are applied in all activities.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting processes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across youth, community and operational services to maximise the impact of the centre's work.

What we are looking for

Essential Skills

• Proven experience of working in community development, community engagement, outreach, education, wellbeing programmes or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience of supporting and delivering community services, projects or activities that increase participation, engagement and positive outcomes for local people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with community members, partners, volunteers and stakeholders.
• Experience of engaging effectively with diverse communities and supporting inclusive participation across a range of activities and services.
• Experience in outreach and partnership working, developing positive relationships with schools, community groups, local organisations and residents.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a wider team.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion principles within a community setting.

Qualifications

• A level 3 qualification in Community Development, Community Engagement, Youth Work, Education, Social Care, Leisure, Sport or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Sports coaching, health and wellbeing, community outreach or youth work qualifications are desirable.
• Enhanced DBS check (essential).
• A Full First Aid at Work certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Health & Safety training or a willingness to undertake necessary training.
• Additional qualifications in safeguarding, community development, community sport, outreach, wellbeing or engagement activities (desirable).

Key Requirements

• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• You must engage in face-to-face interactions with community users, residents and participants for at least 70% of the week.
• Ability to stay resilient and manage multiple priorities within a busy and evolving community environment.
• Hold a genuine passion for supporting people and creating positive outcomes for individuals, families and communities.
• Experience of working within a community, youth, education, leisure or voluntary sector environment.
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to coordinate activities, projects and events effectively.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• A strong understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles and their practical application within community settings.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with local residents, partner organisations and community stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the heart of a purpose-driven organisation with a rich heritage and an exciting future.
• Make a tangible difference to the lives of young people and communities in Marylebone.
• Enjoy a supportive and collaborative environment with an engaged leadership team.
• Shape the future of Feathers Marylebone and play a key role in expanding our impact.

Pay: From £13.42 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Community engagement: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person