Community Development Worker

Aug 26, 2026

Leeds GATE

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Application Closing Date21st September 2026
Interview Date28th September 2026
Location
Wakefield and Calderdale
Job type
Full Time
Salary
£27,097
Hours per week
35
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Do you have experience working in a supportive role and running groups, activities and campaigns?
Do you have experience of building trusted and lasting relationships with communities and services?

If so, there is an opportunity to join a vibrant and brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire. Leeds Gypsy and Traveller Exchange (Leeds GATE) is an established and award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile.

We are recognised as being innovative, brave and creative. Our overall aim is to improve the quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers through addressing inequalities in homes, health, education, and employment, financial and social inclusion. We run a number of a community facing and strategic projects to achieve our aims including advocacy, community development and youth work. Those who access our services and activities are members of Leeds GATE.

 

How to Apply

Closing Date: Monday 21st September 2026

Interview date: Monday 28th September 2026

Contact details for recruiting manager: Robin Dark - 07572175654.

To apply please complete the application form to show how you meet the below job specification, along with a completed Equality Monitoring Form, to vacancies@leedsgate.co.uk by the closing date above.

Please also download the job pack from our website, which contains:

Job description/person specification
Equalities Monitoring Form;
Leeds GATE Wellbeing Offer;
Recruitment Process Briefing;
Safer Recruitment Policy.