View Vacancy -- Connected Communities- Support Worker
About the programme
Connected Communities helps residents to access the right help at the right time. The programme builds a wrapper of support around a family or individual to help residents live their version of ‘a good life.’
Following a successful pilot project, funding has been awarded for a further two years. We will work across the borough to improve access to council and community services and support.
Connected communities is not a standard team structure, we are an ecosystem. We ensure the voices of all; residents, workers and partners are heard and involved. We strive to improve not only the support we provide to residents but how this support is delivered.
What do we do?
We help residents to access the right help at the right time
We focus on what is strong not on what is wrong
We are constantly learning
We provide support locally to meet local need as part of Haringey’s ‘locality’ approach
A mix of general and specialist support such as:
× Housing
× Employment
× English lessons (Adult learning)
× Parenting and childcare
× Benefits and financial advice
× Getting involved in community activities and groups
× Applying for the EU settlement Scheme
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About the role
- You will work flexibly from our Connected Communities hubs across the borough.
- You will provide information, introductions, advice, guidance, and support to Haringey residents across a range of topics. This will draw on your own strengths and experiences; professional and life based as well as training and guidance from the Connected Communities programme.
- You will support people, through conversations, to identify solutions to help them address their needs, make connections and meet their own outcomes.
- You will work with a range of organisations, individuals and colleagues within the Council supporting the resident together.
About you
- You recognise and embrace the strength of Haringey’s diversity. This is reflected in your work and commitment to participation.
- You enjoy working with people and encouraging them to discover and use their strengths.
- You enjoy problem solving and will bring creative ‘can do’ thinking to the role.
- You may have experience working in front-line support and enjoy working to support the ‘whole’ person in their life.
- You may not have worked delivering support but are passionate about helping and supporting people and are looking to develop your own skills and career.
Other Requirements / How to apply
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure check with the DBS will be undertaken.
This post is available for flexible working arrangements including term-time only working.
We will be recruiting for a number of Connected Communities roles across the summer including frontline workers and frontline specialists.
Closing Date: Monday 24th August 2020
These positions are offered on a 2 year fixed term contract.
Advice and guidance for completing the application form:
- Read and research. By demonstrating that you have read a little about Connected Communities and its context in your application, you will come across as interested and motivated as well as be better placed to tailor your application to this job.
- Introduce yourself - Explain why this role caught your eye, why you want to be a part of the Connected Communities team and why you want to do this role.
- Use relevant examples -. Make a list of all the skills, knowledge and experience in the job description and write an example next to each one to demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can use a range of examples from all areas of your life – college, work and other interests/activities.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
