Development Worker for Transforming Communities

Transforming Communities Together: Tyne to Tweed is part of a national network of faith-based charities dedicated to promoting thriving communities and giving national reach to local action. We work to support churches, organisations and community groups (regardless of faith or of no faith) working together to tackle poverty, deprivation and disadvantage across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team to help deliver our work to establish Money Advice Centres alongside new and existing Places of Wellbeing.

Working with colleagues the post holder will support the development of Places of Wellbeing and Money Advice Centres in local communities in Northumberland, North Tyneside and Newcastle in order to promote social connection, inclusion and mental wellbeing. Part of the role will include promoting the Partners in Community Action fund and supporting churches in the application process.

This is a proactive role involving targeted relationship and partnership-building together with the promotion of programmes of work to key agencies, church leaders and volunteers.

We seek an experienced community worker with excellent communication skills, an ability to meet targets, and with experience of working with volunteers.