COMMUNITY CONNECTOR WORKER x1 Full time vacancy left to complete our current brilliant team of 7 To be based in Reading. Hours: 37 hours per week Salary : £25,500 - £27,444 p.a. Salary dependent on skills, experience and knowledge Contract: Permanent Base : Erlegh House - University of Reading, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Rd, Reading RG6 6BZ. There will be some opportunities for flexible working with the main focus being supporting clients across designated working area. This pilot aims to combine NHS, Local Authorities, and the voluntary sector to increase their capacity for joint working to meet multiple needs of communities. Working in partnership with 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. If you are interested in learning more about the role and find more about what we do, please call: Molly Collins, Community Connector Team Lead on 07435 783407 or please call if you wish to gain email address. What’s 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 decision making, identifying 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. BEFORE YOU CLICK 'APPLY NOW' PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE DOWNLOADED A COPY OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION AS YOU WILL NEED THIS TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION. Applicants should respond explicitly to each of the points listed in the Person Specification / Selection Criteria and provide examples which can be found here: Click here for full Job Description Closing date: This post will close as soon as a sufficient number of applicants have been received and all posts have been filled Shortlisting date: TBC Interview date: TBC Interview location: TBC 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.