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St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol Job Pack
Community Development Worker Closing Date: Monday 11th October 2021
INTRODUCTION St Mary Redcliffe (‘SMR’) is an inclusive church with a growing and diverse congregation. Our vision is to ‘sing the song of faith and justice’, to be a good neighbour to the people in this parish regardless of their age, gender, race and religion. It is a parish church serving a highly diverse area where urban deprivation sits alongside luxury apartments and regional offices of international companies. Purpose The church’s engagement with the community is motivated by faith and the call to love our neighbour; the Community Development Worker will be representing the church but we would not expect them to offer any religious content in their community work and do not require them to adhere to any particular faith.
Our neighbourhood Redcliffe South ranks among the most deprived 4% of neighbourhoods in England, according to the English Indices of Deprivation 2019, and among the 1% most deprived on the Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI). There is a mixture of housing in the area around the church, including a lot of Local Authority flats, some housing association housing nearby, historic townhouses and an increasing number of new developments of high-end luxury apartments in the wider area. The population is ethnically, culturally, and religiously diverse. While there is a reasonable level of community space for formal or informal meetings and activities, this is underutilised. There are concerns among some local residents about antisocial behaviour including street drinking, drug-dealing and drug use. However, this is only one perspective on the neighbourhood, and the experience of many is of a community with a huge amount of good will, energy and talent, and genuine concern for neighbours. Current community development work We are seeking an experienced and committed community development worker to join our team at an exciting moment for Redcliffe. Community development work led by the church in Redcliffe over the past three years has led us to a point where we have a strong network of professionals, community activists and connectors involved in a wide range of groups and services in the local area. We are now working to strengthen that network by exploring a more formalised partnership of local residents and professionals. In partnership with Bristol City Council, our community outreach is driven through an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, seeking to build on the strengths and experiences already present in the neighbourhood. Our work focuses on facilitating connections and we have recently opened the Redcliffe Community Pop-Up, a drop-in community space in the heart of the neighbourhood that we envisage becoming a hub of community activity. Church development plans St Mary Redcliffe is an iconic church building of European significance, offering thousands of visitors a friendly welcome: our future plans will substantially increase the numbers of visitors, transform the experience on offer and provide level access to the majority of the site. The planned major development of our facilities will have an impact on the local community. The Community Development Worker will champion and involve the local community in the church’s wider work and planning.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS Title Community Development Worker Hours per week 30 hours per week Salary £25,000 pa pro rata (£20,000 gross) Post Permanent (following a 3 month probationary period) Pension Employer Contribution of 8% Employer St Mary Redcliffe Parochial Church Council Annual Leave 25 days plus bank holidays, pro-rated
PURPOSE The Community Development Worker will be responsible for supporting and developing community provision in response to and in partnership with local residents, community groups and other agencies working in the Redcliffe area. The role involves management and development of a new community centre (developing it as a resource with the wider community) but also connecting with people outside of the centre.
REPORTING STRUCTURE Reports to the Community Youth Development Worker
LINE MANAGEMNET RESPONSIBILITIES Management of volunteers
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Organisational Responsibilities
1. Develop and manage volunteers from the congregation and community to the work of the pop-up and other community activities.
2. Lead St Mary Redcliffe Church’s (SMR) community development work, in line with SMR’s Community Development Strategy and support the Community Youth Development Worker in developing a new community anchor organisation for Redcliffe.
3. Collect data and provide updates and reports to agreed deadlines to SMR’s Parochial Church
Council (PCC) and other partners.
Relationship Management
1. Become well-connected with the local community by developing good relationships. Help promote and encourage community cohesion and support local groups or activities that promote equality.
2. Build new partnerships with local residents, groups, organisations, and businesses, and
strengthen existing ones by engaging in Pop-Up and other community development activities (and oversee communication).
3. Use an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach to work with local residents to identify community assets and build upon those assets to promote a sense of ownership, belonging and safety.
4. Represent the work of SMR positively, acting as an advocate and representative for SMR at
community level, and attending appropriate meetings and forums as required.
Pop-Up Support
1. Develop the Redcliffe Community Pop-Up as a resource for the local community and SMR church community, increasing its visibility online.
2. Signpost residents to relevant support and opportunities such as training, learning and other resources that would lead to the development of skills, knowledge, and confidence to become involved in community activity.
3. Manage a small budget to deliver activities, working towards making activities financially self-sustaining.
Pop-Up Building Management
1. Be the main point of contact for the Redcliffe Community Pop-Up. Develop and maintain an efficient administrative system for day-to-day running of the Pop-Up.
2. Ensure the Pop-Up has up to date policies and procedures for using the space and take responsibility to ensure the expectations of the lease are met
3. Manage statutory compliance, coordinating repairs, maintenance, insurance, health and safety, and other building-related issues for the pop-up
PERSON SPECIFICATION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER, ST MARY REDCLIFFE
Category Quality Essential or Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) and understanding of community development practice and theory. (If needed, training will be expected to be undertaken as a priority)
Essential/ (Desirable)
Experience of initiating and completing local community-based projects, events or activities in a paid or voluntary capacity, ideally using an asset-based approach
Essential
Experience of working with local residents in a community setting or communities of interest to enhance community resilience/ cohesion and support active citizenship
Essential
Experience of managing community buildings Essential Experience of procedures such as risk assessments, building maintenance, insurance, bills Essential
Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how they affect disadvantaged communities Essential
Experience of facilitating groups, meetings or events Desirable Experience of managing volunteers Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Able to communicate effectively to a wide range of people using different methods Essential
Able to confidently initiate new connections Essential Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and organise conflicting work tasks within specific timescales
Essential
Ability to work in a complex environment coordinating work with residents, and a wide range of other stakeholders Essential
Ability and willingness to work flexibly and collaboratively Essential Motivation and reflective skills to engage in continuous professional development in the field of community development, keeping abreast of new practice and research
Essential
Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Desirable Ability to organise and lead community events and workshops Desirable
Other qualities
Positive attitude towards work and colleagues, with strong team- working skills Essential
Have an understanding of and respect for the Christian faith, and be comfortable working on behalf of St Mary Redcliffe Church in the community.
Essential
Understanding of, and commitment to carry out duties in accordance with, the St Mary Redcliffe policy on equality and diversity
Essential
Understanding of safeguarding policy and commitment to act in a way that at all times safeguards the health and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults
Essential
Willingness to undertake relevant training and learn new technology Essential
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEESS How to Apply Applicants are required to complete an Application Form accessed via the website (http://www.stmaryredcliffe.co.uk/vacancies.html). Applications must be emailed back to [email protected] no later than 9am on Monday 11th October 2021, or received by post at the Parish Office, 12 Colston Parade, Bristol BS1 6RA by that date. Selection We shall be holding interviews in October, date and time to be confirmed Safeguarding SMR’s Safer Recruitment process can be found within the Safeguarding policy on the church website. All applicants are required to complete a Confidential Declaration Form as part of our recruitment process where an offer of employment is made. This form is strictly confidential and, except under compulsion of law, will be seen only by those involved in the recruitment/appointment process and, when appropriate, the nominated safeguarding lead or someone acting in a similar role/position. All forms will be kept securely in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation within the Data Protection Act 2018. Offer of employment will also be subject to a basic DBS check. Please contact Revd Aggy Palairet if you would like to have an informal conversation about the role. [email protected]
St Mary Redcliffe Church www.stmaryredcliffe.co.uk [email protected]
