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Job description

Responsible to: Learmount Community Development Group Ltd. Duration: 3.5 year fixed term (subject to funding) This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. The Project Support Worker role supports the direct delivery of Sperrin Community Inclusion Programme (SCIP) activities, helping residents improve skills, connection, confidence and wellbeing. The worker will lead or assist activity strands such as gardening, cooking, digital support, form-filling/entitlements, upcycling/DIY, volunteer support, and social connection. The successful candidate will act as a frontline point of contact for participants and provide practical, accessible early help within rural communities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, co-ordinate and support SCIP activities, gardening and food growing, cooking and nutrition workshops, digital and IT support, budgeting, energy advice, form-filling, upcycling, DIY, creative workshops, social connection groups and events.
• Plan, co-ordinate and support a programme of Health & Wellbeing and community development activities to meet the needs of the Park ward.
• Provide flexible 1 to 1 support to individuals needing personalised help (e.g., benefits, digital forms and referrals).
• Proactively engage individuals experiencing isolation, poverty, discrimination, or transport barriers (addressing barriers quietly and discretely).
• Support transport enablement (liaison with Easilink, mobility planning, signposting ensuring people are aware of their options and how to access them, co-ordinate lift sharing).
• Encourage participation through gentle outreach and confidence-building approaches (e.g. provide personal encouragement, celebrate community strengths, etc).
• Proactively engage individuals experiencing isolation, poverty, discrimination, or transport barriers (addressing barriers quietly and discretely).
• Support transport enablement (liaison with Easilink, mobility planning, signposting ensuring people are aware of their options and how to access them, co-ordinate lift sharing).
• Encourage participation through gentle outreach and confidence-building approaches (e.g. provide personal encouragement, celebrate community strengths, etc).
• Work with local community groups, volunteers, disability organisations, youth groups and service providers.
• Contribute to shared calendars, updates, and communication for the digital collaboration platform. Identify local needs and feed information back to the Project Manager.
• Carry out day-to-day administrative, financial and marketing tasks including preparation of reports for SCIP Project Manager.
• Assist in gathering stories, photos and evaluation material.
• Research funding opportunities, gather required information, and prepare draft materials to support funding applications.
• Provide effective leadership, direction and support for volunteers assisting with the project.
• Encourage participant and support local representation on the Service User Forum.
• Promote inclusive, mobility-aware and accessible participation.
• Support sign-in sheets, monitoring forms and participant feedback.
• Maintain records in line with operational policies and procedures including GDPR and safeguarding guidelines.
• Support staff, volunteers and participants in the use of digital technologies and online services.
• Help coordinate volunteer roles, schedules and activities.
• Assist with volunteer training sessions (safeguarding, first aid, food hygiene.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post, which may be required from time to time.
• Support celebration events and skills showcases.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 5 GCSE’s or equivalent including Maths and English OR 1 years’ experience in co-ordinating community activities (in paid or voluntary role)
• Knowledge and experience of organising a funded project i.e. administration, finance and marketing.
• Must be computer literate with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and related applications.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends and be able to attend meetings when necessary.
• Organisational and time management skills, the ability to work under pressure to deliver on project targets.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to engage people with diverse needs.
• Access to a reliable means of transport to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in co-ordinating and delivering gardening, cooking, financial literacy, digital support, DIY or creative activities and accredited training.
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals.

Further Information

Applications that do not clearly address all essential criteria may not be shortlisted. Closing Date 12 noon on Monday, 9th. November 2026 Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 16th November 2026. Location: 192, Learmount Road, Park Village Salary: £32,554.08 pro rata - £16.92 per hour

Application Information

A current CV; and a supporting statement (maximum 2 pages) clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification. Applications should be emailed to: manager@learmountgroup.org