Social Inclusion Worker DIAL

Social Inclusion Worker

DIAL Barnsley

Location:
Barnsley

Salary: £13.61 per hour, £19,816.16 pro rata (FTE 24,770.20)

Hours: 28 hours per week

Contract:
fixed-term contract until March 2028

The main aims of this role are to reduce social isolation, improve mental wellbeing, rebuild confidence to reconnect with the community, and support people in practical ways, including cost of living support, improving physical health, signposting to relevant services, learning new skills, providing communal eating opportunities, and promoting independence.

Your role will be to develop the Connect Together:
Health & Happiness Hubs, targeting local residents in the North East area of Barnsley who are most affected by social isolation.

As part of our social inclusion Connections service, we are developing community hubs in the North East of Barnsley to provide local residents with opportunities to meet, connect, and learn, while reconnecting with their community.

The hubs will deliver a varied programme of activities and events, including opportunities for volunteering, communal eating, skills development, and practical support such as signposting and cost of living advice. Some activities will be co-delivered with partner organisations, including local area teams, community groups, and voluntary organisations, to ensure sessions are inclusive, varied, and responsive to local needs. While activities are open to everyone, the hubs will particularly support residents over 50.

The hubs will give participants the chance to meet like-minded people, share experiences, develop new or existing skills, and build a sense of community, belonging, and independence.

We are seeking a dedicated Social Inclusion Worker with a ‘can-do’ attitude to engage with the local community, connect with existing groups, coordinate hub activities, and encourage local involvement. A key part of the role will be promoting peer support, working with partners to co-deliver some sessions, and identifying individuals willing to share their knowledge, skills, or experience with others.

This post may require some out of hours working to travel and attend activities/meetings across the borough.

If you have any questions, please contact Nicola Walker at: nicol

Final date to receive applications:
Monday 2nd March 2026 (at 12 noon).

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