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Community Connector at Wiltshire Council

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

Salary

27532.0

Posted On

14 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

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Skills

Empathy, Communication, Community Outreach, Case Management, Interpersonal Skills, Advocacy

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Age UK Wiltshire is recruiting… Community Connectors North Wiltshire - 30-35 hour a week post – three-year contract Central Wiltshire - 30-35 hour a week post – three-year contract Central Wiltshire - 15 hour a week post – one-year contract Salary: £27,532 FTE (35 hours) Would you like to support older people in your local community? Age UK Wiltshire is seeking to recruit three enthusiastic, proactive, and motivated people to support older people to access information and advice and to become better connected with their communities, particularly people who are on a low income, socially isolated, or find it difficult to access services. Working directly with older people, often visiting people at home, you’ll have a direct impact on their quality of later life, helping to put money into people’s pockets, access services and support and supporting them to become better connected with their communities. If you have empathy, a natural affinity with people and an understanding of the issues affecting older people in your community, we’d love to hear from you! This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and an Enhanced level DBS check will be required. To apply, please visit our website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wiltshire/about-us/work_for_us/communityconnector/ [https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wiltshire/about-us/work_for_us/communityconnector/] For an informal discussion about the role, please contact kate.brooks@ageukwiltshire.org.uk [kate.brooks@ageukwiltshire.org.uk] or at 07931 758401, after 20th July. Closing date for applications is Friday 31st July. Interviews will take place within two weeks of the closing date.

Responsibilities

Support older people in accessing information, advice, and community connections to improve their quality of life. This includes visiting individuals at home to help them access services and financial support.