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Crawley Community Action is an independent charity that offers advice, information, help and support to local charities, voluntary and community groups. We make sure that the interests of the voluntary sector are taken into account by local government and other statutory authorities.

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Areas Crawley Community Action (CCA) cover

CCA covers the following areas with impact in and around Crawley

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The latest news from Crawley Community Action

16/08/22

Free IOSH Management Training Course

12/08/22

Opportunities for community and voluntary sector workers and volunteers to get formal recognition

12/08/22

4Sight Vision Support Offer Free ‘Make a Will’ Fundraiser

12/08/22

CIFN Invite-Workshop"Belonging in Crawley"

Testimonials

What people say about us

Our current strategic plan recognises the value that comes from working with other community groups, particularly when it comes to being sustainable in the long term. This is only possible with the support of Crawley Community Action making those connections.
Dave Savage, CEO | Crawley Community Youth Services - See Case Study
Crawley Community Action are integral to helping us and other local CICs to grow, be sustainable and able to make a lasting impact on the local community.
Keith Collyer | Crawley Self-Defence CIC - See Case Study
Karl was not daunted by the scale of the project and instilled confidence that this was not only achievable but would result in a real asset for the town. Karl’s insight and advice were key in the successful bid and…
Sym Savage & Keith Truter | Crawley Hockey Club - See Case Study
I felt so alone and my confidence was low prior to your involvement and Karl has helped me to focus on our mission and key priorities and to plan ahead. The support was tailored to suit my needs and Karl’s…
Rubina Sharmim | Kashmiri Women’s Welfare Association - See Case Study

Job Vacancies

Social Prescribing Link Worker | Crawley Community Action, Crawley

37 hours per week | Salary: £26,000 | Contract: Fixed term (TBC) | Closing date for applications: 15 August 2022

Crawley Community Action is a charity which enables and supports volunteers, volunteer groups and charities in and around Crawley. The Sussex Integrated Care Board (formerly West Sussex CCG) funded Social Prescribing service is a big part of our offer to the community, helping people to access the support that they need to improve their health and wellbeing. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and dynamic individual who is able to hit the ground running with the experience, creativity, confidence and drive to work with our clients.

Money and Homelessness Prevention Adviser | Citizens Advice in West Sussex (North, South, East), Crawley & others

37 hours per week | Salary: £24,000 to £27,000 | Contract: 12 months fixed term | Closing date for applications: 30 Aug 2022

With cost of living problems rising, Citizens Advice in West Sussex are looking for an experienced advisor/caseworker to join the team in providing money advice to prevent homelessness. You will have excellent organisation skills and able to manage a complex caseload following quality and case management procedures with excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Support/Project Workers – Transitional Housing | YMCA DownsLink Group, Crawley and Burgess Hill, West Sussex

37.5 hours per week | Salary: £24,445 per annum | Contract: permanent | Closing date for applications: 1 September 2022

YMCA DownsLink Group provide accommodation and support for 16+ Looked After Young People (LYP), Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC). West Sussex Transitional Team works with young people who still need support but are a little more independent, supporting them to get ready to move on to full independence. They are looking for a Support Project Worker to join the highly motivated and energetic team across Crawley and Burgess Hill. In this role you will support a caseload of young people or adults at risk, using a trauma informed and advantage thinking approach to support them in achieving their goals.

School Counsellor | YMCA DownsLink Group, Hove, East Sussex

7 hours per week | Salary: £30,210 per annum, pro rata | Contract: term-time fixed-term contract until 31 August 2023 | Closing date for applications: 31 Aug 2022

YMCA DLG are a charity working to transform the lives of vulnerable young people, working to prevent youth homelessness and provide a home to 763 young people every night. They are recruiting for a part-time qualified school counsellor with experience of working with young people to join the team and deliver the school counselling service from September 2022.

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