Community Link Worker

Community Link Worker
Location: St Teresa’s Church 291 Shenley Rd, Borehamwood WD6 1TG
Contract type: Fixed term to end March 2025
Hours: 12 per week (Monday & Thursday)
Salary: �22,847 per annum based on 35 hours per week (�7,833 per annum for 12 hours per week)
Do you have a strong ability to connect with people, particularly with those needing guidance and direction?
Would you love to have a positive impact on peoples’ lives as a result of your intervention?
In joint working with Trussell Trust, you will be based within the community Food Bank, meeting with service users. You will assess their personal situations with the ultimate aim of promoting their independence and them becoming less reliant on the Food Bank.
A day in the life of a Community Link Worker:

You will engage face-to-face with service users to identify specific needs and appropriate interventions.
You will provide guidance and support to service users to encourage independence from the Food Bank.
You will liaise with external agencies to support people who have become reliant on community food banks.

You will be based at the Food Bank within St Teresa’s Church during their opening hours which are approximately 3 hours each day on Mondays and Thursdays. The remainder of your working hours will be spent at home or in the Red Cross office, updating caseloads.
To be a successful Community Link Worker:

Do you understand how to improve the lives of people who may not realise there are alternative options available to them?
Are you able to plan and prioritise your own workload with minimal supervision?
Do you have experience dealing with caseloads?
Are you comfortable making decisions which can impact peoples’ personal outcomes?
Are you IT literate?

The closing date for your application is Friday 23rd February 2024.

In return for your dedication and expertise, you’ll get:

Holidays: Up to 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme.
At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.
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