Community connector jobs

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Community Connector (Mental Health Resilience Worker)
Post no: 654
Working base: Dunstable CMHT (Community Mental Health Team) LU5 – Occasional cover at Leighton Buzzard
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £26,600 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Thank you for your interest in this exciting role as a Community Connector.

About the Service

We work under the supervision of the NHS Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) across Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Bedford, employed and managed by Mind BLMK, who receive funding for this transformational offer. We are privileged to be able to work holistically with people who are under the CMHT, struggling with a range of mental health issues.

Our service users are people with a range of mild/moderate/severe mental health diagnosis of anxiety, depression, paranoid schizophrenia, bipolar, EUPD, BPD, substance misuse including alcohol and people with suicide ideation. Often people present with high risks and once we take them onto our caseload we support them in managing their symptoms to reduce risk and to enable them to access wellbeing tools and services, leading to improved mental wellbeing and a better quality of life.

About the Role

Community Connectors work as part of an integrated, blended mental health offer to support people, for approximately a 6 - 12 week duration, with emotional, social and practical needs to access a range of local, non-medical and non-clinical services, to improve confidence, social inclusion and independence.

This role will involve working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with statutory, third sector and NHS colleagues to support clients who are suffering from moderate to severe mental health difficulties. You will need to have experience working with those suffering with mental health illness as well as being able to demonstrate in depth knowledge of the services, support networks and local resources that may assist in improved outcomes for those dealing with complex and enduring mental health issues.

The ability to be adaptable, work independently and the resilience to work in some challenging environments are key attributes for this role.

A typical day in the life as a Community Connector:

• 9.15 – 11.30: Attend MDT – discuss a number of patients and treatment. This is a weekly meeting at each CMHT for reviews of those under the CMHT and includes people who are currently on the mental health wards and individuals under a section.
  Discuss any high risk cases and next steps.
  Discuss those who are ready for discharge.
• 11.30 – 12:15: Add notes to database - that have been taken during the meeting – reporting on the discussion and outcome for patients (this includes identifying next steps for professionals and tasks which the admin team need to follow up on).
• 12.15 – 13.15: First Initial assessment with a new service user – introductions and getting to know them.
  Discuss goals and what recovery means to them.
  Carry out a dialog+ (diagnostic tool).
  Clarify areas for signposting and discuss wellbeing practical support.
• 13.15 – 13.45: Lunch break
• 3.45 – 14.30: Signposting for service user
  Update data base with notes from the initial assessment and upload any documents sent to services for the new service user.
• 14.30 – 15.30: Meeting with service user in local cafe. Review of goals and progress. Review any signposted services – has the service user attended? How are they feeling? What has worked/not worked and what could be improved? Set goals to be worked towards by next session – these could be simple practice of self-affirmation/ attending a yoga class/meditation or continuing work with P2R etc. OR more practical self-care – showering/ going for a walk etc.
• 15.30 – 17.00: Catch up on admin tasks; respond to new referrals; call service users to book in appointments or to offer any well-being check-ins.

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits
• Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm on Friday 8th May 2026
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

Pitsea or Colchester, covering the Essex area

Are you someone who loves connecting people to opportunities, helping them overcome barriers, and supporting them to thrive in their community? If so, we’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you as we’re looking for a Community Connector to join our Essex Outreach Support Service. 

In this role, you will work closely with Peabody’s Community Investment team to deliver our social value offer across Essex. You will help customers access employment, apprenticeships, volunteering opportunities and other local community assets. You’ll build strong relationships with local groups, organisations and networks, and engage directly with customers to design and deliver workshops that promote social inclusion, wellbeing, and meaningful occupation.

What your day might look like

• Start your day by connecting with customers, helping them identify the opportunities, skills or support they need to move forward.
• Build relationships with local community groups, employers and partners, linking customers to meaningful activities and social networks.
• Design and deliver engaging workshops that promote inclusion, confidence and wellbeing.
• Work flexibly across Essex to meet customer and community needs.

What makes this role special

You’ll be part of a service that puts people at the heart of everything. Whether you’re supporting someone to take their first steps back into work, introducing them to a local community group, or helping them build confidence through a workshop.You’ll have the chance to shape local partnerships, open doors for individuals who face exclusion, and create social value that strengthens whole communities. 

It’s a role where your creative ideas, empathy, and passion for people will shine.

What We’re Looking For

You will be

• Ambitious – for our customers, communities and colleagues.
• Caring – in how you work and communicate.
• Collaborative – working effectively with partners.
• Empowering – supporting customers to grow.
• Trusted – reliable and consistent in what you deliver.

What you’ll need

• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with customers, staff and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise with minimal supervision.
• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with partners and networks.
• Experience planning or facilitating group workshops or community sessions.
• Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and privacy.
• Flexibility to work across the Essex service where demand is high.
• Ability to work flexibly, including some evenings or weekends.
• Strong team‑working skills and the ability to support and be supported by colleagues.
• Experience or knowledge of handling disclosures and raising safeguarding concerns.
• Understanding of adult and child safeguarding legislation, policies and procedures.
• Budget management and tracking spend

What you’ll get in return

• 25 days’ annual holiday (plus bank holidays)
• 2 paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more
• Life assurance at 4x your salary
• Up to 10% pension contribution
• Family-friendly policies
• A role where your support helps people thrive

At Peabody, our values guide everything we do — Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.

PLEASE NOTE: Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.

Please read before applying

This is not a carer role - it’s about empowering people, not doing tasks for them. You’ll support customers to build resilience, learn new skills and take control of their lives. You must be confident working in the community and travelling independently around the Essex area.

Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.

Closing date: 6th May 2026 at midnight. Interviews will be taking place in person no later than the 15th May at Pembroke House, Pitsea office.