Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Health and Wellbeing Community Connector

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity is available to work as a Health and Wellbeing Community Connector in the Lakes Estate in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. As part of our integrated approach in Milton Keynes mental health services we are looking to recruit a Health and Wellbeing Community Connector who will work jointly with members of the Lakes Estate to improve the health and wellbeing of the local community.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work with a team of staff from variety of backgrounds including qualified nurses, social workers, therapists, GPs, social prescribers and link workers, other community connectors and specialist roles. The post holder will work very closely with colleagues in the Local Authority including the community champions, community organisations and voluntary sector colleagues.

The post-holder will engage in outreach tasks including face to face activities with the local community and support the co-production of new interventions and wellbeing supports tailored to the community's needs.

We are looking for Community Connector who lives and understands the local area (Lakes Estate, Bletchley), have strong links with this community and could share information and advice around mental health and wellbeing. Please make this clear in your application.

About us

We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. Were always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

Details

Date posted

12 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£23,949 to £26,282 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-MK-MH-0996

Job locations

CNWL HQ Milton Keynes

Eaglestone

Milton Keynes

MK6 5NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will engage in outreach tasks including face to face activities with local communities and support the co-production of new interventions and wellbeing offer that are tailored to community needs. They will work as positive role models to raise awareness, sharing key information that will enable the community to make positive choices.

The postholder will ensure that the people who use our services have a good experience by listening, respecting, empowering and working in partnership to achieve desired outcomes. They will also behave in a professional manner; both as representatives of CNWL and that of wider stakeholders and representatives.

We are looking for Community Connectors who live and understand the local area (Lakes Estate, Bletchley), have strong links with these communities and could share information and advice around mental health and wellbeing.

For further information about this post please see attached job description

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will engage in outreach tasks including face to face activities with local communities and support the co-production of new interventions and wellbeing offer that are tailored to community needs. They will work as positive role models to raise awareness, sharing key information that will enable the community to make positive choices.

The postholder will ensure that the people who use our services have a good experience by listening, respecting, empowering and working in partnership to achieve desired outcomes. They will also behave in a professional manner; both as representatives of CNWL and that of wider stakeholders and representatives.

We are looking for Community Connectors who live and understand the local area (Lakes Estate, Bletchley), have strong links with these communities and could share information and advice around mental health and wellbeing.

For further information about this post please see attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience or knowledge of working with/supporting adults, children and young people with a history of traumatic experiences
  • Experience or knowledge of working with vulnerable people and/or communities and those experiencing loss, bereavement and mental health difficulties

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate with a wide range of people from different backgrounds and disciplines
  • Able to use Microsoft packages to keep records and write reports or ability to learn
  • Ability to support individuals presenting with challenging needs and vulnerability

Other

Essential

  • Currently lives within the local communities of Lakes Estate Bletchley or has a strong association with this area
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience or knowledge of working with/supporting adults, children and young people with a history of traumatic experiences
  • Experience or knowledge of working with vulnerable people and/or communities and those experiencing loss, bereavement and mental health difficulties

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate with a wide range of people from different backgrounds and disciplines
  • Able to use Microsoft packages to keep records and write reports or ability to learn
  • Ability to support individuals presenting with challenging needs and vulnerability

Other

Essential

  • Currently lives within the local communities of Lakes Estate Bletchley or has a strong association with this area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CNWL HQ Milton Keynes

Eaglestone

Milton Keynes

MK6 5NG


Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CNWL HQ Milton Keynes

Eaglestone

Milton Keynes

MK6 5NG


Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Community Rehabilitation Lead

Mark Sanderson

mark.sanderson12@nhs.net

01908724945

Details

Date posted

12 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£23,949 to £26,282 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-MK-MH-0996

Job locations

CNWL HQ Milton Keynes

Eaglestone

Milton Keynes

MK6 5NG


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