Community development worker

In this role you could:

• find out about the community's needs, problems and barriers
•  make sure local people take action and have their say
•  find new opportunities and monitor existing projects
•  help to raise public awareness about community issues
•  raise funds and manage budgets
•  plan meetings and events

• customer service skills
• knowledge of psychology
• counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach
• sensitivity and understanding
• the ability to work well with others
• leadership skills
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• knowledge of English language
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• a college course
• an apprenticeship
• volunteering

With experience you could:

• specialise in a certain issue, like health, homelessness or youth work
•  work with different issues and groups
•  manage a team of community development works
•  move into a role where you decide community policies
•  work as a freelance trainer or consultant
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