Community Connector
Location: Reading, Berkshire (Hybrid)
Salary: £25,541 to £27,200 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 28 per week
Contract: Fixed term contract (until 23rd June 2027)
Additional Requirement: Applicants must have a full licence (2 years) and access to a vehicle.
Do you want to help people reconnect with their communities and make a real difference in their lives?
Are you passionate about supporting people who feel isolated or lonely? Do you believe everyone deserves to feel part of their community? As a Community Connector, you’ll work directly with individuals to help them build confidence, access local services, and re-engage with the world around them. You’ll be part of a compassionate team that works closely with volunteers and partner organisations to create lasting social connections. Could you be the person who helps someone take that first step?
What will a day in the life of a Community Connector involve?
- Meeting with individuals to understand their needs and offer tailored support.
- Linking people with local services, activities, and community groups.
- Following up with individuals to review progress, identify any barriers, and ensure they are accessing the support they need.
- Working alongside volunteers to provide encouragement and practical help.
- Building relationships with partner agencies to develop sustainable community networks.
- Maintaining accurate records, completing case notes, and contributing to service monitoring and reporting.
To be a successful Community Connector, what will you need?
- Excellent communication skills and a warm, empathetic approach.
- Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of the local area and how communities operate.
- Experience supporting people in a person-centred manner to achieve positive outcomes.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload and maintain accurate records.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital systems to record information and monitor progress.
- The ability to handle challenging conversations with professionalism, empathy, and resilience.
- A genuine passion for helping people overcome loneliness and build connections.
Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Friday 21st August 2026. Interviews commencing week of Monday 24th August 2026.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
- Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) pro rata, plus the option to buy extra leave.
- Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Recognition Platform: Managers can reward great work with retail vouchers.
- Discounts: Discounts through our Reward Gateway, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more.
- Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
- Learning & Development: A range of career and learning opportunities.
- Will Writing Service: Access to a free will writing service.
- Death in Service: A tax-free lump sum paid to your beneficiary in the event of your death.
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Carers Confident employer.
We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed.
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