Community Connectors
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Opportunity Description
The Community Connector scheme provides medium/long term befriending support to people who are socially isolated, feeling lonely and want this to change. Community Connectors have a clear focus on connecting individuals with their community.
They will;
- Visit the client regularly at an agreed time, date and location
- Build a reliable, trusting and enabling relationship
- Through befriending, build confidence and self-esteem to access the local community
Each visit lasts for approximately 1 hour.
Requirements
An interest in the health and wellbeing of others
Good at talking and listening (communication)
Able to empower and motivate others
Ability to talk to people of different backgrounds and ages
Have a good understanding of emotional wellbeing issues that can affect others
Confidence to start conversations
Creative thinking
Confidentiality awareness (not discussing individuals with others)
Ability to demonstrate empathy
Enthusiastic
More Info
Access to training
Progress to new opportunities
Getting involved with your local community and making a difference
Develop new skills and make new friends
Improve own emotional and physical health
