Wellbeing Matters WorkWell VCSE Community Connector

Salford, Greater Manchester (On-site)
£31,067 per annum
Full-time
Contract (Fixed term (initial 18-month contract with potential for extension))
Job description

WorkWell is an opportunity to create a more collective approach to supporting residents with health conditions to retain or find work, integrate existing health and work services, and support and increase capacity to provide additional support within the system.

As a Community Connector, you will use strength-based approaches to support individuals referred to Wellbeing Matters by the primary care networks and WorkWell partners to connect with appropriate community assets, activities or services that support their wellbeing and self-care.

Working within the WorkWell Salford multi-disciplinary team and primary care networks, you will be a strong communicator, able to promote the WorkWell offer and identify individuals who will benefit from your support. You will be a team player working as part of the Wellbeing Matters staff team.

To be successful, you will be experienced in working collaboratively, working one-to-one with clients to access support, and sharing insight and information to support the wider Wellbeing Matters team based on your engagement within the WorkWell partnership.

If that sounds like you – then we want to hear from you!

In return, we offer:

  • 28 days’ holiday rising to 30 days after five years plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
  • Paid sick leave – subject to terms and conditions of service
  • A compassionate approach to dependants’ leave and compassionate leave to help deal with life’s unforeseen circumstances
  • Pension scheme with 7% employer contribution (and 1% mandatory employee contribution)
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund via an employer-subsidised scheme (optional and non-contractual)
  • RHS family membership (optional and non-contractual)
  • Development opportunities – we support and encourage our staff to progress in their careers (including formal training)
  • A supportive working culture – we respect and support one another to do the best we can

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

We are actively reviewing applications and will be reaching out to suitable candidates promptly, so don’t hesitate to submit your application.

The first review of applications will be on 9th December 2024 at noon. If we are unable to identify suitable candidates at this stage, we will extend the deadline to 2nd January 2025 at noon.

Initial interview date (subject to response): 16th December 2024.

Please note late applications will not be accepted.

Application resources
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Posted on: 29 November 2024
Closing date: 29 December 2024 at 23:30
Tags: Advice / Information, Social Care / Development, Advocacy, Engagement / Outreach, Health / Medical, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Social / Support Work