Job Title: Project Support Worker
Location: Volunteer Centre, Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde
Hours: 16 Hours per week
Salary: £23,656 gross per annum pro rata (£10,229.62 gross per annum based on
16hrs per week)
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st March 2026
Reports to: Project Lead
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and community-focused individual to join our Borrow It
team as a Project Support Worker. This role is key to raising awareness of Borrow
It, promoting the project, and ensuring our community knows about and accesses
the services we offer.
You will be the face of the project at local events, helping build strong community
relationships and encouraging participation. If you’re enthusiastic, outgoing, and
committed to making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
 Attend and represent the project at promotional and networking events,
both within the local area and occasionally further afield.
 Handle enquiries from the public in person, by phone, email, and social
media.
 Actively promote the Borrow It project, including its aims, benefits, and how
the community can get involved.
 Develop and distribute promotional materials, working closely with the
business support manager where applicable.
 Use a variety of advertising channels (social media, newsletters, posters,
community boards) to raise the profile of the project.
 Build and maintain strong relationships with local organisations, community
groups, and stakeholders.
 Help organise and deliver community outreach sessions, workshops, and
engagement activities.
 Collect feedback and help evaluate the impact of the project.
 Support other team members and volunteers as required.
Person Specification
Essential:
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
 Experience in community engagement or outreach work.
 Confident in public speaking and engaging diverse groups.
 Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
 Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
 Flexible, proactive, and approachable.
 Basic IT skills and familiarity with social media platforms.
 Be able to travel independently locally.
Desirable:
 Experience working or volunteering in the community/charity sector.
 Knowledge of sustainability and circular economy principles.
Benefits
 Opportunity to make a tangible difference in the community
 Supportive team environment
 Training and development opportunities
 Flexible working options (subject to discussion)
The deadline for applications is 5pm Tuesday 10th June 2025
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are
committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and
abilities.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months
Pay: £10,229.62 per year
Expected hours: 16 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• community based : 1 year (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 24/04/2025
Reference ID: VCBWBI

Please refer the Job description for details