Community Connector (Mental Health Resilience Worker)

Mind BLMK; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health support organization in Dunstable seeks Community Connectors to work within a blended mental health team, focusing on supporting individuals with emotional, social, and practical needs. Successful candidates will have experience in mental health, a strong understanding of local services, and demonstrate adaptability and resilience. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, pension contributions, and flexible working options.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme

Health plan with various benefits

Discounts via Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering mental health support services.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support clients in community connection.
• Collaborate with local services and community groups.
• Facilitate access to necessary resources and overcome barriers.

Skills

Experience working with mental health issues

In-depth knowledge of local services and support networks

Adaptability

Independence

Resilience in challenging environments

Job description

Community Connectors work as part of an integrated, blended mental health offer to support people with emotional, social, and practical needs. They help access local, non-medical, and non-clinical services to improve confidence, social inclusion, and independence. This role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team alongside statutory, third sector, and NHS colleagues to support clients experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.

Key attributes for this role include experience working with mental health issues, in-depth knowledge of local services and support networks, adaptability, independence, and resilience in challenging environments.

What the Service Provides:

• Work within a Primary Care Network as part of a blended mental health team, working individually with people to co-produce plans and set goals.
• Take a holistic approach, considering wider determinants of health.
• Offer in-depth knowledge of local VCSE and community resources.
• Support individuals on a 1:1 basis over 12 weeks to overcome barriers to engagement and walk the journey together.

Service Delivery:

• Assess suitability for community connection support and support individuals to access services using local voluntary and community networks.
• Work with individuals to co-produce a plan addressing their mental health and wellbeing goals, facilitating access to appropriate resources.
• Support people to access community resources, including accompanying them if necessary.
• Provide guidance and help to build confidence, overcome fears, and address barriers to attendance.
• Adopt a holistic approach based on individual priorities and wider determinants of health, such as debt, housing, unemployment, loneliness, and caring responsibilities.
• Collaborate as part of an integrated team to ensure the best outcomes for each person.
• Build relationships with community groups and relevant services for partnership work and signposting, keeping information up to date.
• Work independently and flexibly within a blended team, supporting people with complex mental health challenges.

Mind BLMK supports mental health and wellbeing across communities, working with partners through activities at wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, with roles subject to DBS checks.

Benefits include:

• 25 days (pro rata) annual leave plus bank holidays
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee 5%)
• Health plan with various benefits
• Discounts via Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working options upon request

If you are passionate about mental health and have the required skills, we would love to hear from you.