Community Connector — Empower Independence & Community Access

NPT Pass; Wales; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme 15.3%

Discounted gym membership with Celtic 

Cycle to work scheme

Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme

Smart Spend retailer discounts

Job summary

Neath Port Talbot Council is seeking two Community Connectors to join Fy Mywyd Independent Living Service. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to adults with learning disabilities or neurodivergent conditions to build independence, access community opportunities and develop valued relationships.

You will plan, deliver and evaluate activities, support independent travel and money handling, maintain accurate records and raise safeguarding concerns promptly.

Qualifications

• Do you have at least one year of experience in health, social care or a related support setting.
• Experience of providing person-centred 1:1 support to help an individual achieve agreed outcomes.
• Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating activities for individuals and groups.
• An understanding of safeguarding, positive risk enablement, professional boundaries, confidentiality and safe lone working.

Responsibilities

• Providing safe, reliable and person-centred 1:1 and small-group support.
• Agreeing clear, achievable steps with individuals to support their personal outcomes.
• Planning, delivering and evaluating individual and group activities.
• Supporting independent travel and living skills, including shopping, meal preparation, looking after the home and managing money.
• Supporting access to volunteering, learning, training and community opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting risks, safeguarding concerns or changes in need promptly.

Skills

Person-centred approach

1:1 support

Group activities planning

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Travel flexibility

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Neath Port Talbot Council is seeking two Community Connectors to join Fy Mywyd Independent Living Service. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to adults with learning disabilities or neurodivergent conditions to build independence, access community opportunities and develop valued relationships.

You will plan, deliver and evaluate activities, support independent travel and money handling, maintain accurate records and raise safeguarding concerns promptly.