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Post No. POSN004450 - Community Connector



Are you hard working and looking for an exciting opportunity to work with Newport residents, linking them to community activities and support networks. Newport City Council is recruiting to a full time Community Connector post within Prevention & Inclusion in social services based at Civic Centre. The post is fixed term until 31st March 2026 with a view to extending the role for a further year, depending on grant funding. The council offers flexible working. Post is based at Alway and Gaer community centres during weekdays between 9am and 5pm. Weekends and evenings not required.



The purpose of the role is to provide information, advice and assistance to people aged 16+ who are vulnerable or isolated. These individuals may require engagement and support to improve independent living and tackle social isolation.



The successful candidate will work closely with health and social care services, voluntary sector partners and community groups. You will work on a 1:1 basis with individuals, providing face-to-face advice as well as on the telephone, by email or post. Duty work is also part of this role. Occasionally you will also be required to conduct home visits and attend community groups or public events in the Newport area. The team also supports unpaid carers.



Full training provided, however you will require experience of working within health and social care, wellbeing, education or a community development setting. You will be experienced in giving information and advice and engaging with vulnerable adults of all ages. You will be committed to the prevention and early intervention agenda and have knowledge of the Social Services Wellbeing Wales Act (2014).



There are many benefits to working at Newport City Council, which you can find on the website under $uBenefits & Conditions&. Link: Benefits and conditions | Newport City Council.





This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.



Closing date: Monday 28/07/2025. Interviews to be held August 2025.



We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.



Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values $u Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein gwerthoedd $u Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd