Overview
As the Community Navigator, your role will aim to address the rising needs of older adults in East and South Cambridgeshire by connecting them with local services, community groups, and emotional support to reduce isolation, enhance mental health, and support independent living.
Responsibilities
* Provide person-centred support to clients to help them live well and achieve their individual outcomes.
* Link people to local services and community groups.
* Provide advice, information, guidance and signposting to navigate available support.
Qualifications
* NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards this.
* Experience of working with individuals to assess their needs and produce plans to meet outcomes.
* Values alignment with Making Space and Disability Confident.
Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to applicants that declare they have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the job. Details may vary by recruitment situation.
Salary and Hours
Salary: £14.35 per hour
Weekly Hours: 30
About Making Space values
* Kind Hearts
* Tailor Making
* Dreaming Big
* Having Courage
* Being Ready
We live these values to support those we serve and seek like-minded individuals to join our mission.
Benefits
* Wagestream – access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
* Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and health service discounts
* Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
* Double time for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
* Ability to buy and sell up to 2 weeks of holiday (statutory limits apply)
* Access to learning through our e-portal
* Investing in qualifications in Level 2–6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin and other development opportunities
* Internal promotion; at least half of senior posts are filled internally
* Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 45p per mile
* Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution
* Paid sick leave
Additional information
Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer. We can only accept applications from those legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom.
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