Community Navigator

Making Space Charity • Georgetown, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We have a rewarding opportunity for a Community Navigator to join the team within our Cambridgeshire Navigators Service. Our Community Navigator Team offer person centred support to clients to help them live well and achieve their individual outcomes. The team use their local knowledge and expertise to link people in with services and provide advice, information, guidance and signposting.

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. To find out more about our values and the behaviours that underpin them click here.

As the Community Navigator, your role will aim to 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. The role will aim to address the needs of adults in East Cambs & Fenland by offering information and guidance so clients can explore their options. You will 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.

To access more detailed information see the full Job Description here. If you're ready to join our team and help make a real difference, then apply now, and let's get started on this journey together!

Requirements

• 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.
• Candidates personal values align with Making Space values.

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.
• Address the needs of adults in East Cambs & Fenland by offering information and guidance so clients can explore their options.
• 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

• Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn (Stream)
• 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)
• Paid double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
• Ability to buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply
• Access to our library of learning through our e-portal
• Investment in qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development
• Career progression opportunities with at least half of senior posts filled internally
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 55p per mile travel expenses
• Colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards
• Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum
• Paid Sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree