Community Navigator

Job Purpose

Working as part of a team to engage with community and voluntary organisations to promote the GROW Programme and maximise the participation of Economically Inactive Individuals.   Providing a holistic support package to address the health, social and employability needs of customers. The Community Navigator will report directly to the GROW Co-ordinator.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaise with local community and voluntary organisations to promote the GROW Programme and to maximise engagement of Economically Inactive individuals.
• Connect with Stakeholders to identify unmet need and effectively communicate information to help develop relevant training courses/supports.
• Support with the delivery of training initiatives to small groups of individuals, Carrying out individual holistic
• enrolments/assessments as required.
• Provide 1-to-1 support/interventions with health & social issues as well as education, employment & training needs
• Effectively manage a caseload of participants, providing a professional advice and signposting service
• Be a reliable and professional advocate for participants, signposting to specialist support services, as/when required
• Work in conjunction with Keyworkers and other Team members to ensure that optimal outcomes are achieved
• Carry out dynamic risk assessments, taking actions to manage risk (in conjunction with GROW Co-ordinator)
• Continuously market and promote GROW to ensure recruitment of participants to meet targets
• Participate in case reviews and team meetings, contributing to achievement of the programme/company objectives
• Undertake ongoing evaluation of outcomes and impacts
• Adhere to and uphold Network Personnel’s Code of Conduct, policies, procedures and values at all times.

*A full and detailed job description will be issued to the successful candidate