Community Connectors (4 posts) Maidenhead, England
Job description
Community Connectors (4 posts)
salary: Community Connectors £23,625.00 pa* (full time)
Hours : Flexible, 30 – 37 hours pw
Contract: Permanent
Locations: Slough & Maidenhead
*inclusive of outer London weighting
Buckinghamshire Mind is seeking new Community Connectors who are able to build relationships with people and support patients to access a wide range of community services and resources including social care, housing, family, debt and employment counselling that support maintaining good health and wellbeing.
Who we are
Buckinghamshire Mind works to support and represent people with mental health illnesses living across the county. We tackle stigma and discrimination head-on. We support our service-users to live safe, purposeful and fulfilled lives in our communities. We believe in their recovery and are hopeful about their future. Working together with National Mind we will not give up until everyone in our community gets the respect and help that they need.
Do you have the following key skills for this role?
· empathic and active listening skills
· experience in supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing
· strong networking and team skills
· good organisational and planning ability
· a positive approach towards finding solutions
These role provides a real opportunity to develop your skills in working with people, working in the mental health charity sector, and problem-solving. You’ll be part of a supportive and dedicated multi-partnership team and have the opportunity to see your work bring about positive change.
As this role is based in the community with travel between several locations, you’ll need access to a vehicle for use during work hours. Alternative transport arrangements will be considered.
See job description for more details and a description of our benefits. A full job description can be found on our website.
How to apply
Please send your CV and application form. Application forms can be found on our website Any questions about the role may also be sent here.
We will be assessing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close the advert if we fill the posts. If you’re interested please apply early.
Please state which area(s) you’re interested in working in on your application.
Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities and inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you meet all the essential criteria we welcome your application as training and development can be provided to give you further skills. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 30-37 per week
Salary: £23,625.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Have you completed the application to send along with your CV that can be found on our website?
- Do you have experience in supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing?
- Do you have access to vehicle for work related travel, with relevant license and insurance as appropriate (work related mileage will be paid). Alternative travel suggestions will be considered?
Work Location: In person
