Community Navigator - Huntingdonshire

Overview

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.

Salary: £14.94 per hour

Hours: 26 per week

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.

Responsibilities

As the Community Navigator, your role will aim to 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.

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!

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions.

Our current benefits include:

• 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
• Want to upskill? 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

Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer. We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.