Hospital Community Liaison

3 weeks ago

Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom Portsmouth City Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Community Connector to join our team at Portsmouth City Council. As a Community Connector, you will play a vital role in reducing feelings of social isolation and loneliness among adults in our community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work collaboratively with the Adults Intermediate Care Team (AICT) to identify and support individuals who are lonely or isolated.
  • Liaise with hospital teams to ensure seamless transitions and provide support to individuals before and after discharge.
  • Support clients to identify realistic goals and access community opportunities that promote health and wellbeing.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners and stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.
  • Conduct assessments and provide advice to clients to help them access community resources and services.
Requirements
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
  • Knowledge and experience of safeguarding legislation and working face-to-face in a social care or community setting.
  • Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evening and weekend work, and have access to transport or be able to easily access public transport.
  • Willingness to undertake professional development and training opportunities.
What We Offer
  • Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part-time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.
  • Fantastic pension scheme with the opportunity to pay in more for a greater return.
  • Flexible working options dependent on the role and service needs.
  • Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships.
  • Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme.

We are a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all areas of society. A DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment, and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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