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We have an exciting opportunity to join the Well Northants Team, part of the wider Community Safety and Engagement Service within the Communities and Opportunities Directorate.

The directorate is focused on harnessing the strengths of local communities and empowering residents to develop and deliver solutions that improve outcomes for people and places across West Northamptonshire.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within local communities as part of the Well Northants Team. You will develop and maintain a strong understanding of community strengths, assets, networks and opportunities across West Northamptonshire, using this knowledge to work collaboratively with residents, community groups and partner organisations to create innovative solutions that build stronger, more resilient, welcoming and inclusive communities.

Working directly with local people and community organisations, you will support individuals of all ages and backgrounds, particularly those who may be vulnerable, isolated or experiencing exclusion.

The role will involve building and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, identifying local challenges and opportunities, and supporting communities to develop practical, sustainable solutions. You will assist community groups in identifying issues that can be addressed through local action and provide guidance to individuals and organisations seeking to establish, develop or sustain community initiatives.

This role will be covering the Rural South and East Neighbourhood of West Northants and that travel around the Neighbourhood will be essential to the role.

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Why not become a Trustee at Doddridge Centre? Are you looking for a way to do something positive in the community, to give something back, utilise your skills in a positive way, that benefits others? Then consider becoming a Trustee of Doddridge Centre Ltd, a small but well-known charity serving the local community of St James and across Northampton.

The Doddridge Centre is driven by its mission to uplift the community in and around St. James by empowering the members of the community to build up resilience. Behind the scenes of every organisation, but particularly a small charity, is a group of people who oversee its direction, compliance to ensure we are delivering on our charitable articles,  the public benefit – these are our Trustees.

We also have a fantastic management team at Doddridge Centre and they have been building this charity over the last few years into a dynamic organisation that has a future, with a set of goals that further strengthen our offer to the local community. We have recently updated our strategic plan that sets out our pathway to delivering our aims. We need proactive Trustees who can support our team and bring their own set of skills to augment and enhance the current Board.

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We have recently been awarded a grant from the Compton Fund. An element of this funding involves outreach to the local community (The Mounts). To meet this need we require the services of a Community Engagement Facilitator. The successful candidate will work Freelance on a short-term contract. Project Duration will be from April 2025 till February 2026. The position is funded for a total of 80 hours @ £20 per hour. Mix of working from home, working with Community Groups in the Mounts and working at 97 Charles Street (The Lab). Previous experience of this role would be useful but is not essential, appropriate skills and enthusiasm for the project will be valued. This role is offered without a detailed job description. Instead, candidates are invited to present their solutions to achieving the required outcomes as part of the interview process. The successful candidate will work with the Project Team to set targets and objectives. The role will include communicating with local groups, online and in person, leading outreach discussions. The desired outcomes to meet our obligations to the Compton Fund have been established as:
1. Devise an engagement programme
2. Create questionnaires & surveys to identify the broad spread of people we can
talk to
3. Establish best methods to engage with community: to include
a. Community Open Days
b. Heritage walks
c. Facilitating communities expressing their story through art, music and written word
4. Design and distribute digital & printed communication
5. Collect and analyse current and ongoing engagement with the project
6. Report on progress using data collected and case studies
For further details on this project, see “97 Charles Street & The Mounts History Project”.
Members of the project team will be happy to answer questions from potential candidates before they submit their applications
Enquiries to: 97charlesst@gmail.com

2 posts: 35 hours and 20 hours a week

Salary: circa £27,800 per annum for full time (salary
dependent on experience)
Benefits
 26 days (31 after 5 years’ service) plus bank holidays paid leave
(pro rata for part time).
 5% pension contribution.
 Optional hybrid working after probationary period.
 Flexible working hours (within core hours).
 Contractual sick pay.

 

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Join Our Team!

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Mini Bus Driver to provide essential transport services for elderly and disabled individuals in Northampton. As part of our Northampton Door to Door Service, you will drive a specially adapted mini-bus, ensuring safe and comfortable journeys for our passengers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely transport passengers from their homes to various destinations.
• Assist passengers with walking aids and luggage.
• Ensure all passengers are securely seated before travel.
• Conduct routine maintenance and safety checks on the vehicle.

About Us: VIN supports the voluntary and community sector in Northamptonshire, enhancing local services and fostering community connections. Join us in making a difference!

If you are dedicated to providing excellent service and support to those in need, we want to hear from you!

You can find the application form here  and Job Description here