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Community Link Worker
Part-time: 25 hours per week
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
We are recruiting for a Charity who are passionate about supporting disadvantaged people in the community. They have an exciting opportunity for a Community Link Worker to join the team.
The purpose of the role is to work alongside individuals who are impacted by homelessness, poverty or social exclusion, preparing them for happier, independent and purposeful futures. Adopting a person-centred outcomes focussed approach, you will link clients to a whole range of social, community and partnership support to empower them to move forward with their lives.
Key responsibilities
1. Undertaking Client needs assessments and developing client led, outcomes focussed support plans.
2. Proactively engaging with clients to motivate, encourage and support them in achieving their goals.
3. Liaising and effectively communicating with partnership organisations to ensure a multiagency approach in providing wrap around client support.
4. Maintaining up to date client records, ensuring all interventions and outcomes are recorded.
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of issues related to housing and homelessness, mental health, substance misuse and benefits. You will be an excellent advocate with a solid grasp of trauma informed approaches and the ability to engage with people in a non judgemental, proactive and solution focussed way.
How to apply: please submit a personal statement outlining how your skills and experience align with the job role and person specification.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Other
* Industries: Human Resources Services
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