Cost of Living Community Worker

Cost of Living Community Worker | Lewes District, East Sussex | Part Time – 10 hours per week | Remote Working | £9,274 pro rata (£34,314 FTE)

We are the Voluntary Action for Eastbourne, Lewes and Wealden. We enable and support community groups, voluntary organisations and individuals across East Sussex to improve quality of life and equality of opportunity for everyone. We represent and advocate for the voluntary and community sector with local government and other statutory authorities.

3VA is seeking an experienced Community Development Worker to deliver the project, which is funded by Lewes District Council, to deliver Cost of Living support to VCSE groups and volunteers in Lewes District.

3VA will coordinate and deliver

• a Cost-of-Living Network, including quarterly Cost of Living Poverty Action Group (COLPAG) meetings
• Lewes District Community Register and
• Best Practice Resource Bank
• training and resource support for community spaces organisers and volunteers

Please note- This role is based in Lewes District, East Sussex, with hybrid working arrangements—working from home and within local communities. The role requires travel within the Lewes area and across East Sussex.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Knowledge of third sector trends and Relevant policy and legislation
• Experience of successfully managing projects, securing funding through successful applications, providing one-to-one guidance to specialist groups, and delivering training sessions and network meetings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Relationship building
• Report writing and data management
• Strong organisational skills
• Collaborating, facilitating, and sharing knowledge
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data
• Able to chair and facilitate meetings
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Present information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Proficient in relevant software applications
• Relevant professional qualification, or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge in the relevant functional area(s)
• Resilient and able to challenge and influence effectively
• Customer-focused with the ability to build rapport and work constructively with a range of stakeholders and colleagues
• Diplomatic, innovative, decisive, and responsive
• Committed to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices

What will your role look like?

• Promote 3VA membership to new and existing community and voluntary groups
• Collaborate with 3VA colleagues to develop and enhance the member offer, including alliances, features, and benefits
• Include progression to appropriate membership levels in group development reviews and support
• Contribute to the development of 3VA’s resources by producing articles for the website, newsletter, and briefing papers
• Participate in 3VA volunteer and community events

What can you expect in return?

• 25 days pro rata
• 3VA will match contributions of up to 6% of annual salary Nest pension scheme
• Remote working
• Opportunities for growth and support aligned with business needs

Interview Process

Candidates will be required to complete an application form. Shortlisted applicants are then invited to attend an interview.

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