Community Development Worker

The role

As a Community Development Worker, you’ll play a key role in building capacity in Rochdale Borough’s communities. You’ll support local people to turn their ideas into action and will strengthen existing local Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations through providing organisational development support, networking spaces and training. You’ll also connect people to what’s happening in their community, promote the great work of the VCFSE sector with local stakeholders, and help more people get connected and feel proud to live in Rochdale Borough.

The ideal candidate

You’ll be passionate about tackling inequality and promoting social justice through inclusive, asset‑based community development. You’ll have experience working with people, community groups and VCFSE organisations to identify strengths, facilitate conversations, and turn ideas into meaningful action. You’ll be an experienced facilitator who is confident navigating differences, appropriately challenging where needed, and building strong, trusting relationships across diverse communities and partner organisations. You’ll understand what helps organisations develop and thrive, with experience supporting governance, funding, planning and partnership working. You’ll be organised and able to manage competing priorities, produce clear and accessible reports, and use systems to evidence impact. You’ll be comfortable representing and advocating for the VCFSE sector, bringing professionalism and a collaborative mindset to your work across Rochdale borough.

Employment details

The closing date for applications is 9:00am on Tuesday 12 May 2026. Interviews will be held on Friday 22 May 2026 and will include a panel interview and task. In order to ensure equity of opportunity, Action Together offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate meeting the essential criteria as listed in the person specification who identifies as a disabled person. Further information and instructions can be found in section 7 of the application form. Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Action Together we value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race. Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.