We adopt a ‘name blind’ 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 - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Adults & Health
Service Area
Communities and Access Service
Hours
2 x 37 hours and 1 x 18.5 hours
Number of Jobs
Numerous
Location(s)
Across Kirklees
Position type
Permanent
Grade
Grade 8
Salary
£32,061- £33,699
Advert Wording
Join Our Team as a Community Connector!
Are you passionate about helping people?
Are you good at building relationships?
Are you great at communicating and working with diverse groups and individuals?
In Community Plus we use an asset and strength-based approach to working with individuals and communities. Our engagement with individuals and communities aims to explore community-based solutions and in doing so, we seek to reduce the demand on statutory provision. Community Plus seeks to act as the connecting layer between services and community and is for people of all ages and abilities.
As a Community Connector you will be place- based and work alongside local people, identify local groups and local resources, explore peer and neighbourhood support and seek to develop community networking. You will work within the councils Inclusive Communities Framework (ICF) and use Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approaches. Your focus will be on prevention and early help, understanding and acting on when individuals or communities need support. You will support individuals and communities to develop their own support activities, providing the building blocks they need to thrive.
Requirements For This Role
- Skilled in delivering and advocating asset-based approaches – focussed on mobilising the skills and assets of individuals and communities and building their personal resilience
- Experienced in community organising, community development or volunteer co-ordination, and able to motivate, mobilise and co-ordinate efforts across communities, volunteers and diverse stakeholders
- High energy, strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Empathic and able to relate to individuals, groups and organisations in a variety of different circumstances
- Knowledgeable and understanding of the issues affecting the lives of the target populations and the services, initiatives and policies that impact on them.
- Experience of working in diverse communities; understanding different cultures, faiths, and migration, and championing inclusion.
- Experience in 1:1 support conversations including coaching techniques
- Experience in managing a caseload of 1:1 clients
Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of to support you in and out of work.
The interviews are expected to take place week commencing 08/09/25.
To arrange an informal discussion or for more information please email:
James McGlynn is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date
17 August 2025, 11:55 PM
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