We adopt an ‘anonymous recruitment’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.
We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
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About the vacancy
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Vacancy ID:
3368
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Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
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Number of vacancies:
1
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Contract type:
Permanent Full Time
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Location:
Cross Hands
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Grade:
Grade F
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Salary:
£28,598 - £32,597
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If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
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Hourly Rate :
£14.82 - £16.90
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Contract Hours
37
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Come and join our team
Our Team:
You will be part of our VECC Team (Volunteering, Employment and Community Connectors) working collaboratively to deliver a coordinated, county-wide, strengths-based service. The team focuses on reducing reliance on statutory services by enabling people to access inclusive community opportunities, reducing barriers that limit participation, and supporting individuals to achieve meaningful outcomes through a joined‑up, person‑centred approach.
The Role
We are looking for a Community Connector who will work directly with individuals with learning disabilities, neurodivergent conditions, mental health conditions, or other disabilities.
You will act as a bridge between people, their families or carers, and the rich network of community resources available across Carmarthenshire.
In this role, you will help reduce social isolation, foster a sense of belonging, and support people to build confidence, independence, and wellbeing through meaningful community connections.
You will bring and share:
Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support.
Experience of partnership working across a broad range of settings, ideally in both a support, training and or recruitment/employment context.
An understanding of local communities and the challenges they may face.
If you’re passionate about creating inclusive communities and supporting people to thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your application and using your personal statement to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria.
For more information please contact Rachel Howells:
[email protected] 07971033707
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Job Description:
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Expected date of interview:
9 July 2026
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DBS level:
An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk
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Welsh language level - verbal
Level 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level
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Closing Date:
23/06/2026, 23:55
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The Rewards
We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.
Competitive salary
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
Access to staff health and wellbeing support
Personal development and career progression
Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
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Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email:
[email protected] or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
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