Social Inclusion Worker

DIAL is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic individual to join the team as a Social Inclusion Worker.

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. This includes cost of living support, improving physical health, signposting to relevant services, learning new skills, providing communal eating opportunities, and promoting independence.

The postholder will 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 DIAL’s Social Inclusion Connections service, community hubs are being developed 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. This will include 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 aged 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.

DIAL is 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 include promoting peer support, working with partners to co-deliver sessions, and identifying individuals willing to share their knowledge, skills, or experience with others.

This is a challenging and rewarding role for someone with the vision, energy, and commitment to make a real difference for local disabled people.

Contract: Fixed term contract until March 2028

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Application forms and the equal opportunities monitoring form should be emailed to nicola.walker@dialbarnsley.org.uk or posted to the address included in the job pack.

The closing date is noon on Monday 2 March 2026, with interviews scheduled for Wednesday 18 March 2026.

If applicants feel they have the experience, credibility and passion needed to take DIAL forward, DIAL would welcome hearing from them. To find out more, applicants should read through the job pack.

Applicants should download an application pack from the DIAL website and submit the completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form to nicola.walker@dialbarnsley.org.uk.