Community Link Worker

Community Link Worker (x 4 vacancies) Permanent contract Grade 5 - GBP20,660 - GBP23, hours per week (Mon - Fri) Based in North / East Manchester This not-for-profit organisation manages 13,500 council homes in North Manchester. Their Vision is that "We will make a difference in north Manchester by helping to make it a place where people choose to live, learn and work. Affordable energy-efficient homes and strong community pride will make their neighbourhoods thrive". These are their Values that sit at the heart of every action we take and every decision we make. - Putting people first - Supporting communities to be successful - Spending money wisely Under the Community Links for Health (CLFH) funded programme, some exciting opportunities have arisen at this organisation. As one of four new Community Link Workers, you will be working closely with CLFH teams at both 'hub' and 'neighbourhood' levels. Referrals will be made into the service from G.P's and other health and social care professionals; clients will be assessed at the 'hub' and referred to the appropriate support agency including this company. Your role will be to assess the client's support needs and arrange appropriate person and community based intervention, whether it is using your own knowledge and experience or from utilising partners and relevant organisations within the community. You will liaise closely with all CLFH partners and the wider company teams to provide the required interventions, whether that is signposting to appropriate community based groups and activities, helping to improve health and wellbeing, motivation, confidence and offer information, advice and guidance specifically relating to housing needs and options. The role will be located across a number of CLFH delivery locations in north Manchester, with main locations being at local housing offices of both the company and One Manchester. As such, you must have your own transport and be able to work flexibly. You will be expected to manage a caseload of referred clients, with each person referred into the Community Link Workers receiving low-level support (6-hours of support on average). If you have great communication and interpersonal skills, are self-motivated, highly organised, have excellent prioritisation skills and passionate about delivering a first class customer service then apply today! Preference will be given to residents living in M4, M8, M9, M11 or M40 postcode areas (this is a specific aim of CLFH programme). If you would like to be considered for this challenging opportunity and believe that you have the skills required for this role, please apply now. Closing date for applications: 12 noon Thursday 28th September 2017 Interviews to be held: Monday 9th October 2017