Community Wellbeing Connector (E1226) - Barca Leeds Leeds, England
Job description
We are looking for community connectors with experience of supporting people with their mental health, with significant experience in statutory and/or voluntary sector services, and a knowledge of Leeds. You will have strong interpersonal skills, be non-judgemental, a good listener and passionate about supporting and empowering individuals to have a better quality of life. You must have integrity and be discreet handling sensitive information.The Community Wellbeing Connectors will support people to achieve better mental health and wellbeing, increasing independence and supporting recovery. They will work with a case load of clients across the Local Care Partnership area, and use a personalised approach to support people, using coaching and motivational interviewing.
Through this they will help clients identify support and services in the local community, that support their recovery, and motivate and enable them to engage with these services. As a community connector, you will become a local expert, gathering and sharing information about local opportunities, activities, and support, bringing people together and supporting them to remain confident and independent in their everyday lives.
The successful applicant will benefit from the following:
- Flexible Working
- 29 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro-rata)
- 4 weeks company sick pay
- Maternity pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free eye tests
- 24/7 confidential staff helpline
Completed applications should be sent to: [email protected] by no later than 9:00am on 03/10/2023
For more information and an application form, head to: https://www.barca-leeds.org/joinus/BL181
Applicants should quote the job reference in the subject of your e-mail (BL181)
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
