Community Navigator - Wellbeing Coordinator

Making Space; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Cambridge is seeking a Wellbeing Coordinator to help build coping strategies and enhance support networks for individuals. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care and experience in assessing needs. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and numerous benefits, including access to training programs in Health and Social Care.

Benefits

Access to up to 30% of wages as earned

Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Double time for Christmas and New Year’s Day

Travel expense reimbursement

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards this.
• Previous experience of working with individuals to assess their needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Focus on building coping strategies and resilience for those supported.
• Widen networks of support for people.

Skills

Building coping strategies

Resilience training

Assessing individual needs

Creating support plans

Education

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

As the Wellbeing Coordinator, your role will focus on building coping strategies and resilience, as well as widening networks of support for People We Support.

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.

Disability Confident Employer

Disability Confident: Making Space is an employer that generally offers an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. The employer may limit the overall number of interviews offered during high‑volume or seasonal recruitment, but we remain committed to equitable opportunities.

Community Navigator Team

The team offers person‑centred support to clients, helping them live well and achieve their individual outcomes. They use local knowledge to link people with services and provide advice, information, guidance, and signposting.

Salary and Working Hours

Salary: £14.35 per hour
Weekly Hours: 32

Core Values

At Making Space, our values guide us in our mission to make a positive impact. The core values are:

• Kind Hearts – Building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging.
• Tailor Making – Nurturing unique relationships and providing customised support.
• Dreaming Big – Harnessing imagination to generate confidence and encourage self‑belief.
• Having Courage – Working bravely, taking risks, and making bold decisions.
• Being Ready – Responding proactively and moving forward together.

Benefits

• Stream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn.
• Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and health service discounts.
• Up to 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time).
• Double time for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
• Option to buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday (statutory limits apply).
• Access to our library of learning through an e‑portal.
• Investments in your career progression, including qualifications in Health and Social Care (levels 2‑6), Management, Admin and other continuing professional development.
• Travel schemes including cycle‑to‑work, car maintenance and £0.45 per mile travel expense reimbursement.
• Colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual awards.
• Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution minimum.
• Paid sick leave.

Employment and Equality

Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and reference checks, and will receive safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident employer.

We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.