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Community Connector – The Handy Trust

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Community Connector to support children, young people, their families and wider communities through engagement, mentoring and local partnership work. This role with The Handy Trust will focus on tackling inactivity and health inequalities by building positive relationships, encouraging participation, and supporting people in the New Forest to move more.

Key Objectives – Place in Focus (New Forest)

Support the design, delivery and evaluation of Place In Focus work by:

• Supporting increased participation in physical activities that improve health and mental wellbeing
• Helping to build self-esteem and resilience in young people and families
• Encouraging greater use of green spaces for community activities
• Supporting community-based work with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities
• Focusing on inactivity in priority areas and strengthening links between physical activity and local cultural opportunities
• Strengthening local partnerships and develop community-led responses to inequalities

Key Responsibilities for the role:

• Support and engage young people in schools, community settings, and youth programmes
• Plan, deliver and facilitate activities that meet the needs and interests of children, young people and their families that promote teamwork, communication, social development and physical activity
• Provide mentoring and guidance to help individuals overcome challenges and achieve personal goals, specifically related to supporting communities to be more active
• Build strong relationships with families, schools, community organisations, and stakeholders in the New Forest and further afield
• Spend time in the community developing connections and understanding local needs
• Encourage community participation and support local initiatives connected to health and wellbeing
• Identify and work with community champions to strengthen local networks and support individuals and communities to develop and lead their own ideas
• Capture insight, monitor progress, and contribute to evaluation
• Maintain accurate records and attend partnership meetings
• Advocate for the needs and rights of children, young people and families

Skills and Experience

• Working with children and young people, particularly those harder to reach or at risk
• Strong relationship-building and mentoring skills
• Knowledge of asset-based community development
• Excellent communication skills
• Good understanding of safeguarding
• Knowledge of the New Forest area (desirable)
• Ability to motivate, influence and build trust
• Organised and confident using digital tools
• Creative and adaptable approach to engagement
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Relevant qualification in youth work, education, or similar (desirable)

Essential:

Licence holder and car owner

Happy to have an Enhanced DBS Check

CLOSING DATE: Closing date for applications is Monday 29th June.

For those who are successfully shortlisted, interviews will take place on the 17th July.

Pay: £14.00-£14.25 per hour

Work Location: In person