Third Sector Connector

Wirral based charity Wirral Mind are part of a multi-organisational framework that delivers Early Intervention and Prevention Services across Wirral. We are looking to recruit a Third Sector Connector to join our team; the successful applicant will help people to expand networks and knowledge of their local area and feel part of and socially connected within their community.

**25 HOURS PER WEEK, MONDAY - FRIDAY**

**SALARY: £11.99 PER HOUR**

**START DATE: JANUARY 2023**

**TENURE: FIXED TERM - UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2024**

**FUNDED BY: LOCAL AUTHORITY**

**LOCATION: CENTRAL BIRKENHEAD**

**QUALITIES AND ABILITIES OF A CONNECTOR**
- Flexible, adaptable and a good active listener, with good communication and inter-personal skills.
- An understanding of social isolation, health and wellbeing and some of the challenges that can be faced by different community members.
- Explore social support needs and encourage and motivate individuals to access local community activity provision to improve individual well-being.
- Ability to prioritise daily tasks, weekly workload and good time management skills.
- Provide individuals with up-to-date information and appropriate support by signposting/referring individuals to mainstream local services.
- Team player with open and honest manner with the ability to develop and build on effective relationships with individuals and stakeholders.
- Additional duties may be required to be carried out in responding to diverse situations as and when required.
- A driving license and the daily use of a car is required.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months
Part-time hours: 25 per week

**Salary**: £11.99 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
PPE provided
Regular Covid testing undertaken

**Experience**:

- community outreach: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Full, clean Drivers Licence (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: TSC
Expected start date: 30/01/2023