Community Navigator - Fenland

Making Space Charity•Georgetown, KY

26d•£15•Hybrid

About The Position

We have a rewarding opportunity for a Community Navigator to join the team within our Cambridgeshire Navigators Service. The team use their local knowledge to link people in with services and use their knowledge and expertise to provide advice, information, guidance and signposting. The role will aim to address the needs of adults in Fenland by offering information and guidance so clients can explore their options. This position is predominantly home based with some local travel. At Making Space we are driven by a strong set of values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of the people who draw on our support. We live and breathe our values; Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready, every day and are looking for like-minded people to join us in making a meaningful difference in our community.

Requirements

Candidates must have an NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards this.
Previous experience of working with individuals to assess their needs and produce plans to meet outcomes is essential for this role.
Showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space.

Responsibilities

Address the rising needs of adults in Cambridgeshire by connecting them with local services, community groups, and emotional support to reduce isolation, enhance mental health, and support independent living.
Provide one to one guidance and information for individuals needs using a range of methods including face to face appointments, telephone support, virtual appointments and via email/text.

Benefits

Stream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
Electric Car Scheme (subject to salary sacrifice & National Minimum Wage regulations)
Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts
Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply
Access to our library of learning through our e-portal
We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care.
We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion.
Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 55p per mile travel expenses.
We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards
Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum
Paid Sick leave