Are you bored with your current job and looking for a new challenge Discovery is looking for Community Connectors to join our fantastic Outreach team in Yeovil and surrounding areas Do you have a passion to work with people; to help them learn something new or take a further step towards independence Does a job where no two days are the same sound interesting Does flexible working with full or part time hours sound appealing Then read on. About the role As a Community Connector, you'll work alongside people in their communities, supporting them to develop skills, build confidence, and achieve the things that matter most to them. No two days are the same, but you'll be: Supporting people to develop life skills ,confidence and independence Encouraging choice, control and personalized outcomes Enable access to meaningful activities, hobbies and experiences Building positive, trusting relationships that will make a lasting difference Working as part of a supportive team, alongside Regional Outreach Manager and assistant Outreach Managers as well as your colleagues who share your values This is a flexible role, with shifts based on the needs of the people we support. You'll primarily be based in Street, with travel across other areas of Somerset when required. We are a values based employer, we shortlist and appoint candidates based on how they demonstrate that they share our values: Ambition - helping people to be the best they can be Courage - being brave enough to make a difference Integrity - being honest and fair in all the things we do Partnership - working with other people to make a bigger difference Respect - treating everyone fairly and knowing that everyone's voice is important If you share our values then we'd love to hear from you! You will need to have adequate literacy and numeracy skills as well as basic computer skills. No direct experience is required as full training is given by Discovery. A full induction is provided the day you start and you will work towards your Care Certificate within the first three months of your new role, with full support from the Locality and Assistant Locality Managers. Why join us Discovery is proud to be successfully accredited by the Great Places To Work Programme for the fith year in row in 2025. £15.54 per hour 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Great induction and training opportunities including the Care Certificate, and Diploma in Health
