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Want to work with us?

We provide information, guidance and support to enable people over 50 in Haringey to build skills, friendship, networks and confidence to achieve their goals. We aim to make a difference.

If you are an organisation looking to work with us on a project or support the work we do, get in touch and tell us more.

The Role

As a Community Connector focused on brief intervention support you will play a key role in delivering the outcomes of the Reach and Connect service for older people in Haringey by providing 1-to-1 support, be it in person, at drop-ins, in a resident’s home or remotely by:

• Listening to individual priorities and aspirations
• Helping them to access a range of information
• Connecting them to the right help from available services
• Supporting them to develop relationships and community networks
• Getting individual’s voice heard about things that matter to them
• Helping to access volunteering opportunities/ which may improve employability and/or community engagement.

You will therefore be responsible for offering generic and specialist information, signposting, guidance and short-term support to older people living in Haringey to maintain their independence, remain in their own home and live well for longer.

About You

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about improving the lives of older people, and the who have well developed interpersonal skills.

Display warmth and understanding, understand the importance of being a good team player and enjoy being a creative problem solver.

Job Summary

• To have main responsibility towards delivery of brief intervention service, to ensure that those who need a short-term intensive intervention receive one to one support and advocacy when appropriate.
• To support Community Connectors in their delivery of outreach activities.
• To signpost older people to appropriate services, including those in the community and voluntary sector which may be able to meet their current and future needs.
• To make sources of information about services available to individuals so that they are able to help themselves.
• To connect people with the wide range of community activities available in Haringey and elsewhere to provide opportunities for new friendships and reduce social isolation.
• Where appropriate to connect people to each other through shared common interests and the need for mutual support.
• To work in partnership with existing 'community navigators', VCS organisations and Statutory Services.