Community Development Worker (on behalf of Action in Rural Sussex)

Salary: See below

Hours per week: See below

Contract type: See below

Closing date: 06 Jul 2026 17:00

About the role:

(Advertised by HDC on behalf of Action in Rural Sussex)

Position: Community Development Worker – Villagers Connect Project

Annual Salary: £26,000 to £28,000 (fte equivalent)

Hours: 21 hours per week

Location: The post is home-based but requires frequent and regular travel to the Project area in Horsham and our office in Lewes

Annual Leave: 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Pension: 5% contributory pension scheme

Closing Date: 5pm Monday, 6 July 2026

Join Action in Rural Sussex and help strengthen local communities.

Villagers Connect is a community development project which is working to sustain a strong and vibrant community in the villages of Colgate, Faygate and Rusper. It aims to build connections and relationships which increase confidence, independence and empowerment, particularly for the over 65’s.

We are seeking a part-time community development worker to work as part of a small team that is active in this rural location in the Horsham district. This role involves a good deal of community-based activity, engaging with older people and the wider community. This does therefore require someone who is understanding of older people and their interests, abilities and needs.

We champion an asset based approach to community development, which is about building on existing strengths and supporting local people to flourish; undertaking community led projects that create community cohesion and have lasting impact.

How to Apply:

For further details including a job description, person specification and how to apply, visit  Action Rural in Sussex's website.

(Advertised by HDC on behalf of Action in Rural Sussex)