Job Description

Location: Camborne, Cornwall (Hybrid - community / office / home-based)

Contract: Fixed term until 7th January 2027 (funding confirmed until this date; possible extension)

Hours: full time or part time

Salary: 25,798 FTE (pro rata for part time hours)

About us

Transformation CPR delivers community centred services in Cornwall, working closely with Volunteer Cornwall and local health partners to reduce inequalities and improve lives in the area's most disadvantaged communities.

We're proud to run the Community Health and Wellbeing Worker (CHWW) programme, which provides personalised, non medical support to help residents live healthier, more connected lives.

The role

As a Community Health and Wellbeing Worker, you'll build trusted, long term relationships with households in your local area. You'll help people access services, connect with community activities, and take practical steps towards better health and wellbeing.

This is a visible, community facing role requiring regular outreach and accurate record keeping. You'll be supported through induction and training to develop confidence in your work.

Key responsibilities

Engage with residents through visits, calls and outreach to build trust and identify needs. This will include door knocking throughout the year.

Support people to navigate local services and make appropriate referrals.

Use a trauma informed and coaching approach to encourage self management and positive change.

Record all activity accurately in line with GDPR.

Work closely with GP practices, social prescribing teams and other partners.

Promote local health initiatives such as screenings and immunisations.

Take part in regular supervision, training and team meetings.

Person specification

Essential criteria

An understanding of issues faced by households in deprived communities, safeguarding responsibilities and confidentiality.

Be compassionate, non judgemental and able to build rapport with a wide range of people.

Able to work in various environments and have the ability to adapt to change.

Strong interpersonal and listening skills; organised and reliable.

Competent IT and record-keeping skills.

GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Willingness to undertake training.

A passion for Camborne and it's residents!

Desirable criteria

Previous community, outreach or support work experience.

Knowledge of local health and voluntary sector services.

What we offer

A meaningful role supporting people across the area.

Comprehensive training and professional development.

Supportive, inclusive team culture.

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Opportunities to contribute to wider community projects.

Uniform

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a short supporting statement (no more than two A4 pages) explaining how you meet the essential criteria.

Closing date: 5pm on 28th October 2025

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Transformation CPR is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

We will process your personal data in line with our Privacy Notice.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 15 months

Pay: 25,798.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 - 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Ability to commute/relocate:

Camborne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/10/2025
Reference ID: BSO2023