Community Enagagement Coordinator

Well Connected is seeking someone with community engagement experience, to become our new Community Connector within easy reach of Plymouth, Devon.  This is an exciting opportunity to work with us and alongside our partners to support students’ community placements and learning experiences, enabling students to engage directly with communities.

The role will facilitate and develop a range of programmes which aim to increase students' understanding of the health needs of a variety of population groups, such as people who experience homelessness, vulnerable adults, children and families, etc.

The Community Connector will join a small, yet dynamic team, be self-motivated and able to work independently towards achieving their targets.  They must be enthusiastic, kind, approachable and enjoy interacting with students, community organisations and local people and be open to learning, developing their own skills and want to support the learning of others.

While a background in health and/or teaching is not a requirement, you should be interested in promoting wellbeing and passionate about supporting the teaching and learning of the health professionals of the future.

A DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

What We Offer

Salary: £25,000-£30,000 (pro rata)

Contract: Two Year Fixed Term

Hours of work: 25 hours per week

Remote Working, must be within easy reach of Plymouth

Holiday allowance: 25 days (pro-rata for part-time staff depending on join date)

Other benefits include: Three additional leave days over Christmas, an additional day off for your birthday, employer pension contributions (following a successful probation period), flexible working hours, a contribution towards your mobile phone each month and regular staff get-togethers.

Application Process

For more information, please take a look at the job description.  Please apply by sending your CV accompanied by a cover letter (no more than two A4 pages) which explains your interest in this role, addresses how you meet the person specification, and demonstrates how your experience and knowledge fulfil the criteria.

Closing Date: We are keen to recruit as soon as we can, so applications will be reviewed until Friday 21 June.  Calls and first-round interviews may be conducted with short-listed candidates before the application deadline. The deadline may be closed early if the right candidate is found. 

Interview Date: Interviews expected to be held from w/c 1st July.

We look forward to hearing from you!