Community Navigator
Making Space Charity•Georgetown, KY
•£15•Hybrid
About The Position
We have a rewarding opportunity available 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 Huntingdonshire by offering information and guidance so clients can explore their options. This position is predominantly home based with some local travel.
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.
- We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space.
Responsibilities
- Address the rising needs of adults in Huntingdonshire 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.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
