Community Connectors (2 Vacancies)

Buckinghamshire Mind; Slough, Windsor, Ascot; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Supportive team environment

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Mind is seeking 2 x Community Connectors to join our Berkshire-area team. Two permanent, 37-hour roles based in Slough and Windsor, Ascot & Maidenhead, with a salary of £25,250 per year.

You will support patients to access community services, work in primary care, and coordinate with agencies to ensure ongoing wellbeing. A driving licence and vehicle access are preferred for community travel.

Qualifications

• Holds a relevant degree, diploma, or equivalent experience.
• Self-sufficient, well-organised and IT-literate.
• Empathetic and culturally aware with strong communication.
• Able to collaborate with diverse teams and promote service use.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multi-disciplinary team in primary care.
• Assist assessments, support risk assessments and set goals.
• Provide self-management tools and support personal plans.
• Build relationships with agencies and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Empathy

Cultural awareness

Flexibility

Driving

Education

Relevant degree or diploma

Job description

Application Deadline: 5 October 2026

Department: Community Connectors

Location: Berks - Slough

Compensation: £25,250 / year

Description

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

The Community Connector is responsible for supporting patients to access a wide range of community services and resources including social care, housing, family, debt and employment counselling that support maintaining good health and wellbeing.

• 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?

• 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.

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 the post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check depending on the role.

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.

Closing date for applications – 5th October 2026