Local Community Connector (Flexible Part-Time)

The Filo Project; Liskeard; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Filo Project CIC is seeking a friendly Community Connector to help people in your local area stay connected. This flexible part-time role is home-based with travel to community venues and clients’ homes across your local area.

You will build relationships with local organisations, raise awareness, assist with referrals and keep accurate records. You’ll work with the Service Manager and Area Coordinators to ensure welcoming, safe and responsive support.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in people, communities and supporting older people.
• Willingness to travel within the local area for community work.
• Good communication and confidentiality in handling records.

Responsibilities

• Raise awareness of The Filo Project and the support provided.
• Build relationships with local health and social care services and community groups.
• Develop new connections and referral opportunities.
• Assist people to access services.
• Attend networking events and information sessions to promote Filo.
• Complete client assessments in clients' homes.
• Arrange risk assessments for potential hosts.
• Maintain accurate client and host records.

Skills

Warm and approachable

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organised

Independent worker

IT skills (Google Docs/Sheets/Meet)

Driving licence

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Meet

Client records system

Job description

The Filo Project CIC is seeking a friendly Community Connector to help people in your local area stay connected. This flexible part-time role is home-based with travel to community venues and clients’ homes across your local area.

You will build relationships with local organisations, raise awareness, assist with referrals and keep accurate records. You’ll work with the Service Manager and Area Coordinators to ensure welcoming, safe and responsive support.