Job Description

About The Role

Salary:

30,000 per annum

Location:

Essex-wide

Hours:

Full time, 37 hours a week, Monday - Thursday 08:30am - 16:30pm, Friday 08:30am - 16:00pm. Flexibility working outside of the core hours is required, including evenings and weekends.

Contract:

2-year fixed term

Do you have experience of delivering community-based or volunteering outcomes?

Do you want to be part of a new initiative supporting people every day?

ECL is working on behalf of Essex County Council to deliver 'Connect to Work' for people who face additional barriers to employment, as part of the Government's new 'Get Britain Working' initiative.



The Community Connector will provide end-to-end support for individuals seeking volunteering, work experience, and/or community outcomes, using a person-centred approach to ensure individuals are matched based on skills and experience. You will be completing community profile assessments, providing support and/or job coaching, and working closely with organisations offering voluntary opportunities.


You'll use your initiative, outstanding communication skills, and pro-active problem-solving ability to create pathways for our customers and ensure customer-centric outcomes are delivered in line with contractual targets.

About You

To be considered for the role of Community Connector, you need:

A full and valid driving licence with own vehicle to travel Experience of delivering to an employment service or social care contract Experience working in a target-driven environment in line with KPIs To hold, or be working towards, a Supported Employment Diploma Level 3 (or equivalent) Experience of directly supporting individuals into employment or volunteering Adaptable communication skills to work with both individuals and community/voluntary-based organisations
This position will require regular travel across Essex, including Southend and Thurrock.

What we can offer you as a Community Connector:

45p paid per mile tax-free Up to 32 days annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays) Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support Career development opportunities with access to paid for qualifications Annual salary reviews Annual performance-related bonus Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for by ECL Company pension - Enhanced contributory NEST scheme - we contribute up to 6% Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield paid for by ECL Employee Loyalty Scheme with long service awards Enhanced employee referral program - earn up to 1500 for referring a friend Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 Access to Blue Light Card Mental health first aiders in every service Reimbursement of professional membership related to your role

About Us

At ECL, we offer care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England. We provide high quality social care services in Essex, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and West Sussex aimed at wellbeing, prevention and increasing independence.


We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.


We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace.


ECL does not hold a visa sponsor licence therefore, applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK, and/or require visa sponsorship in order to continue working in the UK, cannot be considered for this role.


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