We have an exciting role on offer within our Environmental Services as a Community Development and Cohesion Worker, fixed term until 31st March 2027.

An exciting position has arisen in the Neighbourhood North 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 the UK Resettlement Scheme.

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 by the United Nations.

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.

If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Kieran Rudd on Kieran_rudd@middlesbrough.gov.uk

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

If you are viewing this advert on the North East Jobs website, please go to Vacancies ¦ Middlesbrough Council to view the Job Description & Person Specification and apply for the role.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.