We are looking for a Community Connector Worker to complete our current brilliant team of 7 Community Connector Worker Hours: 37 Hours per week Salary: £25,500 - £27,444 Per Annum (dependent on skills, knowledge and experience) Contract: Permanent Base: Hillcroft House, Thatcham, West Berkshire. There will be some opportunities for flexible working with the main focus being supporting clients across designated working area. NHS England have awarded funding for NHS, Local Authorities, and the voluntary sector to increase their capacity for joint working to meet multiple needs of communities. Working in partnership across Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, you will support the testing of new and integrated models of primary and community mental health care. Job Purpose: Actively support patients and champion them to access a wide range of community services and resources including social care, housing, family, debt and employment counselling that support maintaining good health and wellbeing. Whats essential? An understanding of good practice in safeguarding Adults Experience of working within mental health, wellbeing or similar environments Experience of working in a demanding environment Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively Experience of working with individuals, enabling them to identify their own goals to support personal wellbeing and recovery, and helping them to pursue these Ability to work both collaboratively and independently Excellent listening and interpersonal skills Ability to confidently use IT systems and software at a basic level Ability to travel to different sites daily to deliver face-to-face sessions across the Berkshire region. Good planning and organisational skills We want you to know that your application is welcome. We welcome applications from people of all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Closing date: This post will close as soon as a sufficient number of applicants have been received and all posts have been filled so please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment Shortlisting date: TBC, Ongoing Interview date: TBC Interview location: TBC Why work for us? We offer a friendly working environment and are committed to staff wellbeing We are devoted to equity, diversity, inclusion, and equality, with staff working groups and support groups We are an Oxford Living Wage employer Here is a taste of what we offer: Generous holiday allowance, 28 days plus 8 bank holidays, increasing after 5 years (pro rata) Contribute to pension scheme Flexible working including; hybrid working, part time, compressed hours Ensuring growth and development of our people along their career journey Free support package from Health Assured for you and your family Great discounts and cash back card schemes Oxfordshire Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We therefore require a Disclosure and Barring Service check, for all our roles. The level of which will vary depending on the nature of the role. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. No agencies please. ADZN1_UKTJ