Worcester Community Trust is a charity that employs more than 50 staff in a variety of full-time and part-time roles across our community hubs and projects. We work with a whole range of amazing people across the city to build connections, re-empower people and bring equal access of opportunities and wellbeing to people whomever or wherever they are.

Through your skills, our community of staff, volunteers, and residents you can help shape a better, fairer Worcester for all.  

WHY CHOOSE WCT?

You will receive:

    Access to Westfield Health

    Two additional self care days on top of your annual leave
    An extra day off for your birthday
    Life assurance and a pension contribution of 3%
    Access to professional bereavement and probate support
    A generous training package
    An annual celebration and investment review
    Access to Building Block courses
    A Blue Light Card scheme

    Through working with Worcester Community Trust you will also be given the opportunity to be part of an amazing, welcoming and passionate community. We will support you in putting your skills to use, creating a positive, social impact. You will have a voice and valuable input into shaping and influencing services and decisions as well as the ability to develop your role and skills.

        Why choose WCT?

        You will receive:

        Access to Westfield Health

        Two self care days (in additon to your annual leave)

        An extra day off for your birthday

        Life assurance and a pension contribution of 3%

        Access to professional bereavement and probate support

        A generous training package

        An annual celebration and investment review

        Access to Building Block courses

        A Blue Light Card scheme

        Through working with Worcester Community Trust you will also be given the opportunity to be part of an amazing, welcoming and passionate community. We will support you in putting your skills to use, creating a positive, social impact. You will have a voice and valuable input into shaping and influencing services and decisions as well as the ability to develop your role and skills.

        Current vacancies at Worcester Community Trust

        New vacancies will be added to our website here as they become available.

        Please send completed application forms to jack@worcestercommunitytrust.org.uk before the specified deadline.

        Community Welfare Support Worker

        Full Time (37 hrs/week)

        £24,500 per annum

        End of March 2026  fixed term.

        Worcester Community Trust is a registered charity that runs six community centres in the City of Worcester providing facilities for community activities and services for people of all ages. We aim to be at the centre of thriving communities and for our centres to be the hub of community activity to achieve our vision: Worcester: A City where people feel connected, supported and empowered. This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team helping the Trust achieve ambitious plans for growth.

        Worcester Community Vision and Mission

        Vision – Worcester: A City where people feel connected, supported, and empowered

        Mission – Bringing Communities Together by delivering services and activities for all

        Value & Behaviours

        We collaborate, working together with local people and partners to achieve more

        We are Inclusive, access for all, welcome diversity, and valuing uniqueness

        We are Ambitious, We value innovation and creativity, driving progress, dynamic and visionary organisation.

        Delivering Excellence, Investing in our staff, volunteers and infrastructure to provide quality and professional services

        WCT recognise that value and strength of differing perspectives and experiences within our organisation and are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to be representative of the population we work in. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people.

        Key Responsibilities for Community Welfare Support Worker

        To offer 121 support to clients providing essential advice on how to increase and manage their income including debt, council tax and housing benefits, pension credits, energy and utilities debt support, energy efficiency and home safety (Carbon Monoxide awareness). The post holder will also work with clients to access additional support by provide signposting to other services, making referrals to emergency food and fuel support as well as ensuring the remit of the project is met and maximum benefit is received by our clients.

        We are seeking to appoint an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic person to be a Wellbeing Job Coach. You will be working with Worcester Community Trust on a Lottery funded wellbeing contract. The appointed person will be required to support customers who are furthest from the labour market and support individuals through a tailored and creative plan, to enable people to reach their full potential. You will need to be able to run weekly Wellbeing Job Clubs and work with customers on a one-to-one basis.

        Please look at the attached Job Description and Person Spec (at the bottom of this advert)

        What you get…

        • Be part of an amazing, welcoming passionate community! 
        • We help you put your skills to use to create positive social impact.
        • A voice and input into shaping and influence services and decisions. 
        • The ability to develop your role and skills 

        What we offer…

        • Opportunity for flexible working
        • Get an extra day off for your birthday! 
        • Health Scheme -which contributes towards Opticians, Dentist, Therapy and more 
        • Great opportunities for training and CPD 
        • Company Life insurance

        Representing the City

        At WCT we want to be an organisation that represents the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, gender identity and perspective. We are a local employer and invest in the skills, training, and experiences of our local communities. We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants from areas local to our centres and people who represent the Asian and African Heritage communities and LGBTQIA communities in our city. If there are any aspects of the role you feel like you don’t have experience of, but still think you’ll make a good candidate please complete the form or covering letter and outline why you’d be the best person for the role

        Deadline:  10/02/2025
        Interview Date: February TBC

         

        Job Description (To download please click on text below):

        Community Welfare Support Worker JDupated Jan25

        Application Form (To download please click on text below):

        Application-Form-Community Welfare Support Worker

         

        Please complete the application form, or if you prefer  apply via CV and  include a covering letter outlining how you will fulfil the essential and desirable criteria of the person specification for this role.

        Please email these to jack@worcestercommunitytrust.org.uk

         

        Bank Cleaner Caretaker

        Salary: £11.44 per hour

        About Worcester Community Trust Worcester Community Trust is a registered charity that runs six community centres in the City of Worcester providing facilities for community activities and services for people of all ages. We aim to be at the centre of thriving communities and for our centres to be the hub of community activity to achieve our vision: Worcester: A City where people feel connected, supported and empowered. This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team helping the Trust achieve ambitious plans for growth.

        Worcester Community Vision and Mission

        Vision – Worcester: A City where people feel connected, supported, and empowered.

        Mission – Bringing Communities Together by delivering services and activities for all.

        Value & Behaviours

        We collaborate, working together with local people and partners to achieve more

        We are Inclusive, access for all, welcome diversity, and valuing uniqueness

        We are Ambitious, We value innovation and creativity, driving progress, dynamic and visionary organisation.

        Delivering Excellence, Investing in our staff, volunteers and infrastructure to provide quality and professional services

        WCT recognise that value and strength of differing perspectives and experiences within our organisation and are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to be representative of the population we work in. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people.

        Key Responsibilities for Bank Cleaner Caretaker: To support the running of six busy community centres ensuring they are clean, welcoming and safe. To support with keyholding planned around bookings and ensuring our customers have a great experience.

        Key duties

        • Ensure that the centres are opened for hirers at the agreed times and that the building is secure afterwards.
        • Use initiative, ensuring the centres are clean, tidy and safe for hirers.
        • Carry out specific cleaning as instructed by your line manager.
        • Advise your line manager of restocking requirements for cleaning when necessary.
        • Liaise with centre managers or the facilities manager in order to report major problems and rectify routine problems such as light bulbs, fuses etc.
        • Set up furniture and equipment for groups if necessary.
        • Welcome visitors to the hub as they arrive and deal with any queries they may have.
        • Be personable and able to communicate with customers.

        This role will require weekend and evening working.

        What you get…

        • Be part of an amazing, welcoming passionate community! 
        • We help you put your skills to use to create positive social impact.
        • A voice and input into shaping and influence services and decisions. 
        • The ability to develop your role and skills.

        What we offer…

        • Opportunity for flexible working
        • Get an extra day off for your birthday! 
        • Health Scheme -which contributes towards Opticians, Dentist, Therapy and more 
        • Great opportunities for training and CPD 
        • Company Life insurance

        Representing the City

        At WCT we want to be an organisation that’s representatives of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, gender identity and perspective. We are a local employer and invest in the skills, training, and experiences of our local communities. We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants from areas local to our centres and also people who represent the Asian and African Heritage communities and LGBTQIA communities in our city. If there are any aspects of the role you feel like you don’t have experience of, but still think you’ll make a good candidate please complete the form or covering letter and outline why you’d be the best person for the role.

        Deadline: No deadline. Applications will be assessed upon receipt; successful applicants will be invited to interview as soon as possible.

        Download Application Form (Click text below):

        > Application Form – Bank Cleaner Caretaker

        Download Full Job Description (Click text below):

        > Bank Cleaner Caretaker Job Description & Person Specification_

        If you prefer to apply via CV please include a Covering letter outlining how you fulfil the essential and if relevant, desirable criteria of the person specification for this role. Please email these to jack@worcestercommunitytrust.org.uk

        JOY Project Worker Maternity cover

        JOY Project Worker

        Maternity cover

        6 Districts across Worcestershire, with Worcester Base
                        25 hours p/w    (Tues-Thurs inc)
                                     £24,000 pro rata

        About Community Trust is a registered charity that runs six community centres in the City of Worcester providing facilities for community activities and services for people of all ages. We aim to be at the centre of thriving communities and for our centres to be the hub of community activity to achieve our vision: Worcester: A City where people feel connected, supported and empowered. This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team helping the Trust achieve ambitious plans for growth.

        Worcester Community Vision and Mission

        Vision – Worcester: A City where people feel connected, supported, and empowered

        Mission – Bringing Communities Together by delivering services and activities for all

        Value & Behaviours

        We collaborate, working together with local people and partners to achieve more

        We are Inclusive, access for all, welcome diversity, and valuing uniqueness

        We are Ambitious, We value innovation and creativity, driving progress, dynamic and visionary organisation.

        Delivering Excellence, Investing in our staff, volunteers and infrastructure to provide quality and professional services

        WCT recognise that value and strength of differing perspectives and experiences within our organisation and are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to be representative of the population we work in. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people.

        Please Note: For this specific role, we will only be considering female applicants in accordance with the provision of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010 pursuant to schedule 9 part 1) and the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check under the arrangements established by the Disclosure and Barring Services.

        Purpose of the role: This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team supporting complex and vulnerable women across six districts of Worcestershire. The JOY Project is a female only service. You will support JOY Project Lead to plan, deliver and support our clients in weekly group sessions and collate relevant data for monitoring and evaluation.

        PRINCIPLE TASKS

        • Provide 1to1 and group support within the community for vulnerable and disadvantaged women.
        • Carry out assessments for women enrolled on the JOY Project, making referrals to, and supporting them to access services, to include Domestic abuse, mental health, safeguarding, benefits, debt, housing and financial advice.
        • Assist and support service users to create a Personal Development plan, using GROW Goals
        • Explore solutions to build self – confidence and increase personal empowerment for women.
        • Design and facilitate, group work to develop peer support networks and to increase skills, confidence, self-esteem and emotional resilience in participants.
        • Recruit, motivate and encourage people to become volunteers and peer mentors.
        • Support the Project Lead with the Skills development of the team, to include the support workers and volunteers, through training and mentoring.
        • Assist Project Lead & Senior Project Worker with the production of performance monitoring reports and project evaluation.
        • Identify barriers faced by clients in need of specialist services and provide support and guidance to overcome these.
        • Have own transport to work across 6 Worcestershire Districts
        • Be able to work some evenings and weekends.

        Skills and experience needed for JOY Project Worker

        Experience- essential

        • Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with vulnerable and disadvantaged women.
        • Experience of providing one-to-one support and group support to service users.
        • Experience of multi-agency approaches to supporting individuals and families, including making referrals and advocating on client’s behalf, including safeguarding.
        • Experience of creating proven action plans to address risk and client needs
        • Experience of devising and delivering courses to groups of women, in response to client consultations.
        • Experience of working with volunteers and developing volunteer opportunities.
        • Experience of maintaining excellent IT records and data collection for project outcomes including adherence to GDPR.

        Experience – desirable

        • Solution Focused Coaching Skills
        • Adaptability to be able to work with people from various backgrounds with understanding and with non-judgmental practice.
        • Calm immediate response to potential high-risk situations.
        • Experience of the voluntary sector
        • Knowledge of local community
        • Experience of working in a flexible and busy environment
        • Able to motivate service users.
        • Able to manage conflict.
        • Able to act in a professional manner with integrity at all times, understanding and adhering to professional boundaries.

        What you get…

        • Be part of an amazing, welcoming passionate community! 
        • We help you put your skills to use to create positive social impact.
        • A voice and input into shaping and influence services and decisions. 
        • The ability to develop your role and skills 

        What we offer…

        • Opportunity for flexible working
        • Get an extra day off for your birthday! 
        • Health Scheme -which contributes towards Opticians, Dentist, Therapy and more 
        • Great opportunities for training and CPD 
        • Company Life insurance

        Representing the City

        At WCT we want to be an organisation that’s representatives of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, gender identity and perspective. We are a local employer and invest in the skills, training, and experiences of our local communities. We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants from areas local to our centres and also people who represent the Asian and African Heritage communities and LGBTQIA communities in our city. If there are any aspects of the role you feel like you don’t have experience of, but still think you’ll make a good candidate please complete the form or covering letter and outline why you’d be the best person for the role

        Current funding for this role is until Dec 2025.

        Deadline: Midnight Thursday 13th February
        Interview Date: week of 17th February 2025 tbc

        Job description (Please click on text below to download):

        JOY PW JD Jan 25

        Application form (Please click on text below to download):

        Application-Form- JOY Project Worker Maternity cover

        If you prefer to apply via CV (max 2 sides A4) please include (on NO MORE THAN TWO SIDES OF A4) a Covering letter outlining how you fulfil the essential and if relevant, desirable criteria of the person specification for this role.

        Please email these to jack@worcestercommunitytrust.org.uk

        Deadline for receipt of completed applications is end of day on

        Thursday 13th February 2025

         

        Treasurer Trustee

        Join one of Worcester’s most impactful community organisations!

        We’re looking for a new Treasurer Trustee and we are interested in hearing from you.

        What you get…

        • Be part of an amazing, welcoming, passionate community!
        • We help you put your skills to use to create positive social impact in local neighbourhoods.
        • A voice and input into shaping and influence services and decisions.
        • The ability to develop your role and skills through training.

        What are we looking for?

        • Confident with numbers
        • Good eye for detail
        • Curious and confident to ask questions
        • Experience in finance professionally a bonus.

        We are keen to hear from a person at any stage in their career and welcome applications from people who are still professionally establishing themselves and looking for a development opportunity.  

        We recognise the value and strength of differing perspectives and we are encouraging applications from representatives from the Muslim communities, people from Black, Asian, Pakistani heritages or minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and people from LGBTQI+ communities. If you can bring your communities voice into WCT’s decision making, we want to hear from you.

        As an apolitical organisation, sadly we’re unable to applications from current party Cllrs or prominent members, please contact Jon on the email below to find out how you’re able to engage with WCT and what representation we currently have at meetings.

        How to Apply:

        If you’re interested and want to submit an expression of interest, please click this link and complete this form by the 24th October 2024 and we’ll get back to you
        https://forms.office.com/e/MkyaWq10re

        or to find out more information, please contact Jon@worcestercommunitytrust.org.uk.

         

        Job Pack (please click on text below to download the document):

        Job Pack – Trustee Recruitment

         

        Representing the City

        At WCT we want to be an organisation that’s representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, gender identity and perspective in our team.

        We are a local employer and invest in the skills, training, and experiences of our local communities. We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants from areas local to our centres, and also people who represent the Asian and African Heritage communities and LGBTQIA communities in our city. If there are any aspects of the role you feel like you don’t have experience of, but still think you’ll make a good candidate please complete the form or covering letter and outline why you’d be the best person for the role.   

        Get in touch

        If you would like to discuss any of our current vacancies or if you have any questions about working for Worcester Community Trust, please contact jack@worcestercommunitytrust.org.uk or call our Customer Services team on 01905 453453 x 101.