LocalMotion Middlesbrough Community Worker

LocalMotion Middlesbrough Community Worker - MVDA (Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency)SALARY: NJC Points 18-21, starting salary £31,537 + up to 6% employer pension contributionCLOSING DATE: 12 noon, Thursday 18 June 2026ABOUT THE ROLEMVDA is recruiting to a new Community Worker post within LocalMotion Middlesbrough - a long-term collaborative initiative working to support social, economic and environmental justice in Middlesbrough.LocalMotion Middlesbrough brings together local people, community organisations, public sector partners and funders to explore new ways of working together to tackle the root causes of inequality and create the conditions for communities to thrive. Lasting change happens through strong relationships, collective action and a willingness to work differently.The Community Worker will play a key role in supporting and developing community-focused activity across LocalMotion Middlesbrough, with a particular focus on Middlesbrough Voices - a resident-led participation platform which creates opportunities for local people to shape conversations, priorities and decision-making within the town.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR- Experience of working alongside communities, groups or residents- Ability to build trusted relationships with a wide range of people- Approachable, adaptable and collaborative approach- Committed to inclusion, co-production and community-led approaches- Comfortable working within a dynamic and evolving environment- Ability to support people to share their experiences, ideas and priorities in meaningful waysWe recognise that valuable experience comes from many different backgrounds and welcome applications from people with lived, voluntary, grassroots and professional experience relevant to the role.The full recruitment pack can be downloaded at: www.mvda.info/jobsFor more information contact Helen Hargreaves: Helen.Hargreaves@mvdauk.org.uk | 07463 669563