Hours 28 hours per week - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Contract Permanent
Reports to Community and Connections Manager
Job details
The Community and Connection Practitioner delivers person-centred support, community wellbeing programmes and inclusive activities that improve health, wellbeing and social connection across Plymouth.
As part of Improving Lives Plymouth’s Community and Connection team, the role has lead responsibility for delivering community wellbeing and connection activities, including the Active for All programme, community groups, walks, peer support opportunities and other accessible activities that reduce isolation and help people become more connected.
Working across wellbeing hubs, neighbourhoods and community settings, the postholder will provide one-to-one support, facilitate group activities and develop opportunities that build confidence, resilience, independence and a sense of belonging. The role supports people to access community resources, develop life skills, strengthen social connections and achieve outcomes that matter to them.
The postholder will work collaboratively with community partners, statutory organisations and local groups to ensure services are inclusive, accessible and shaped by lived experience. The role combines direct support, community engagement, programme delivery and partnership working to help people and communities thrive.
What This Role Looks Like in Practice
No two days are quite the same in this role, and that’s one of the things we love about it.
One morning you might be leading a community wellbeing walk or welcoming people to an accessible activity. Later that day, you could be meeting with someone one-to-one to explore what support, connections or local opportunities would make the biggest difference to their wellbeing and confidence.
On another day, you might be supporting a yoga session, facilitating a peer support group, helping someone access wellbeing, or working alongside community partners to create more inclusive activities and spaces.
You could find yourself:
- Delivering a wellbeing activity, workshop or support group.
- Planning and delivering accessible community activities such as wellbeing walks, social groups, workshops and seasonal programmes.
- Supporting someone to build confidence and connect with opportunities in their community.
- Attending a partnership meeting with local organisations to improve support for people across Plymouth.
- Chatting with volunteers and community members about new ideas and helping turn those ideas into reality.
- Gathering feedback from people with lived experience and using it to shape and improve services.
- Representing Improving Lives Plymouth at community events, awareness campaigns and local networks.
There may occasionally be evening activities, but these are planned in advance and balanced through flexible working arrangements.
Above all, this role is about helping people build confidence, connections and improve their health and wellbeing, whilst being part of a friendly team that believes communities thrive when people feel heard, valued and included.
You don’t need to meet every requirement to apply for this role. We value transferable skills, fresh perspectives and a willingness to learn. If you’d like to chat through the opportunity, ask any questions before applying, or require any adjustments, contact anna.fox@improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk
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Community & Connection Practitioner in Plymouth employer: Improving Lives Plymouth
Improving Lives Plymouth is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and the community. With a strong focus on personal development, employees benefit from comprehensive training and growth opportunities while working in a supportive, collaborative environment. Located in the heart of Plymouth, the organisation fosters a culture of inclusivity and compassion, making it a rewarding place to contribute to meaningful change in people's lives.
