Local Area Coordinator

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

. Work face to face with local people in a designated community patch .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRomford • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £40,575 - £44,184 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to empower individuals by building trusting relationships and supporting them through complex challenges. Skilled in community development, advocacy, and creative problem-solving to enhance residents' well-being and community connections.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Experience Working Directly With PeopleUnderstanding Of Asset-Based Community DevelopmentPractical Experience Of AdvocacyStrong Communication SkillsCreative Problem-Solving Approach

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Soft Skills

Empowering IndividualsBuilding Trusting RelationshipsWorking IndependentlyDeveloping Community ConnectionsCommitment To Improving Outcomes

Industry Keywords

Local Area CoordinationCommunity DevelopmentSupport ServicesVoluntary SectorCharitable Organisations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work face to face with local people in a designated community patch
Walk alongside people, form relationships, and build on their strengths to help achieve their vision of a better life
Support people with challenges including housing, mental health, physical ill health, disability, domestic violence, debt and money problems, isolation, and family circumstances
Provide information and signposting where appropriate
Help people find practical, non-service solutions to problems
Support residents to stay strong, safe and connected as contributing citizens
Build more welcoming, inclusive and supportive communities
Work closely with Council services, voluntary, community and faith-sector organisations, and charitable organisations
Complete administrative and recording work
Deliver the Local Area Coordination service for Havering residents

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant experience working directly with people in an empowering way
Experience working alongside and supporting individuals in complex situations
Understanding of asset-based community development
Practical experience of advocacy and supporting people to plan and build on or develop their own strengths
Ability to work independently with support from the team and wider community
Creative and innovative problem-solving approach
Commitment to working alongside people to help them find solutions and improve outcomes
Strong communication skills
Ability to build trusting relationships across a wide range of people
Ability to develop connections in the local community
Supporting statement of no more than two A4 sides
CVs must not be submitted

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multiple training opportunities
DBS check may be required for appointed candidates working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
Anonymised recruitment process