Community Connectors

Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire Mind; Slough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development

Inclusive Employer

Supportive Environment

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Mind is seeking 2 x Community Connectors to join our team in the Berkshire area, covering Slough and Windsor, Ascot & Maidenhead. These permanent roles are 37 hours per week, Mon-Fri, with a salary of £25,250 per annum.

The role focuses on assessments, goal setting, and providing practical support to promote independence and community integration, within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Holds a relevant degree, diploma, or equivalent experience.
• Self-sufficient, organised and able to use IT-based tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team located in primary care.
• Attend initial client assessments and support risk assessments.
• Provide self-management tools and encourage independence.
• Build relationships with agencies, GPs, and healthcare professionals for coordinated care.

Skills

Empathy

Team Collaboration

Organisation

Flexibility

Driving Licence

IT Literacy

Education

Relevant degree or diploma

Tools

IT Tools

Job description

Community Connectors (2 Vacancies)

Join Our Mission at Buckinghamshire Mind!

Are you passionate about Mental Health and helping people integrate into Community services?

2 x Community Connectors

Buckinghamshire Mind is looking for 2 x Community Connectors to join our team, working in the Berkshire area of our service.

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: 1 position to cover Slough, and 1 position to cover WAM (Windsor, Ascot & Maidenhead)
• Hours: 37 hours per week Mon-Fri
• Salary: £25,250.00 per annum

About Us

Buckinghamshire Mind is an independent charity providing trusted mental health services to our communities. We are affiliated with national Mind and are part of a network of over 100 Local Minds. We promote wellbeing and recovery; we prevent mental ill health; we offer talking therapies and we provide support in times of crisis.

Key Responsibilities

• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team located in primary care:
• Collaborate on Assessments & Goal Setting– Attend initial client assessments with the Mental Health Practitioner, support risk assessments, and assist patients in identifying needs and goals.
• Empower Patients & Promote Independence– Provide self-management tools, support personal support plans, and encourage independence using a strength-based approach.
• Facilitate Integrated Support– Build strong relationships with agencies, GPs, and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care and seamless recovery support.
• Ensure Continuity of Care– Help patients access essential services like Safe Havens, CMHT, and local well-being programs to support recovery and long-term well-being.

The ideal candidate will be

• Qualified & Experienced– Holds a relevant degree, diploma, or equivalent experience, with a background in support work or community engagement.
• Self-Sufficient & Organised– Manages workload independently, maintains accurate records, and effectively utilizes IT-based social networking.
• Empathetic & Culturally Aware– Understands mental health challenges (personal or professional experience) and values diversity in local communities.
• Strong Communication & Collaboration– Collaborates effectively with diverse teams, professionals, and individuals to deliver inclusive, impactful support, while actively promoting the service to both professionals and community settings.
• Flexible- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the needs of the role (can include evening and weekend working).
• Driver with access to a vehicle -As this role is predominantly based in the community supporting individuals 1:1 in the community, with travel between several locations, a full driving licence is preferred and access to a vehicle for use during work hours. Alternative modes of transport may also be considered.

Why Join Us?

For details of our culture and our benefits:

• Inclusive Employer: We are an Equal Opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all sections of the community, including those with lived experience of mental health challenges.
• Training and Development: We offer full training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role and further develop your skills.
• Supportive Environment: You’ll be part of a dedicated team, with the opportunity to make a tangible difference in your community.

Closing date for applications – 5th October 2026

Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities and inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including those with lived-experience of poor mental health. If you meet all the essential criteria we welcome your application as training and development can be provided to give you further skills. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check depending on the role.

Please note we do not provide VISA sponsorship and unfortunately, we cannot employ you if you do not have the right to work in the UK.

Travel expenses will only be paid for journeys that fall outside of the regular commute to and from the work location(s). If the role is home-based, all travel will be paid for on expenses.

About Buckinghamshire Mind

Buckinghamshire Mind is an independent charity providing high quality services to support and represent people with mental health needs in the local community. We work to provide a voice for people with mental health needs, to fight stigma and campaign to influence policy and decision making locally. We are committed to making sure our services are inclusive and meet the diverse needs of people in Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire.

Buckinghamshire Mind is run by local people for local people and is responsible for its own funding and the services it provides.

We are an independent charity that is proud to be affiliated with national Mind and to adhere to its quality standards of governance and service delivery. Buckinghamshire Mind is part of a network of over 100 Local Minds, which provide trusted mental health services to our communities.