Community Development Worker

Leeds Baby Bank

About Us: Leeds Baby Bank ensures no child goes without. We support families with children aged 0–5 living in poverty, providing essentials such as prams, cots, nappies, clothing, and toys. Our New Community Hub offers a welcoming, dignified space for parents to access support, develop skills, reduce isolation, and build confidence.

Role Overview: We are looking for a proactive Community Development Worker to:

• Build partnerships with local organisations to deliver workshops, advice sessions, and wellbeing activities for parents.
• Coordinate two weekly sessions at our Community Hub on skills, wellbeing, financial literacy, digital inclusion, and employability.
• Support parents directly and create a welcoming, inclusive environment.
• Promote sessions via social media and community networks.
• Monitor and report on programme impact.

Requirements:

• Experience in community development, partnership building, or similar roles.
• Strong communication, networking, and project planning skills.
• Experience working with disadvantaged families or vulnerable adults.
• Competent with digital tools (email, social media, Canva, Google Workspace).
• Compassionate, non-judgemental, and person-centred approach.

Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid working pattern
• Real Living Wage
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Make a meaningful difference for families in Leeds

Safeguarding & DBS: Enhanced DBS check required (or proof of registration with DBS Update Service). We do

not automatically exclude applicantsbased on DBS results and follow the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

How to Apply

Email katie@leedsbabybank.org to request an application pack

Closing Date: 16th January 2026

Leeds Baby Bank

• Added

  19/12/2025

• Closing

  16/01/2026

• Location

  93, Wellington Road, Leeds, LS12 1DZ

• Hours

  Part Time 16 Hours per week

• Salary

  £12.60 ph

• Contact

  07922420977katie@leedsbabybank.org