Community Connector

About the role

Community Connector – Mental Health Link Worker
Service: Community Health and Wellbeing

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

The Community Connector will support people with serious mental illness (SMI) to achieve better health and wellbeing, increase independence and reduce reliance on services. Key to this role is person-centered support and building trusted relationships. The Community Connector will connect people to a broad range of services and interventions in their local area, supporting and empowering people to access opportunities and take positive steps to improve their mental health recovery goals.

Main Responsibilities

• One-to-one person-centred support focussing on what matters to the individual
• Addressing the social determinants of health, such as education, employability and social welfare advice
• Opportunities to build social connections within local communities, fostering engagement in fun and meaningful activities
• Emotional support to build resilience and confidence
• Guidance on navigating and accessing wider support services

The Community Connector will be embedded in the Bromley by Bow Centre’s Social Prescribing service, utilising their experience and support. It will work with a wider team of voluntary sector, primary care and secondary care staff in the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT). The role is funded by NHS East London Foundation Trust (ELFT) and managed by the Bromley by Bow Centre.

Benefits

• Annual paid leave entitlement starting at 25 working days, rising to 30 plus bank holidays
• Up to 6% matched-pension contributions
• Enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
• Eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

How to Apply

Click the ‘Apply’ link and fill out our digital application form. Closing Date: Sunday 13th of May 2026 at 11.59 pm. Interview Date: w/c 18th of May. For queries or flexible working discussion, email: [contact hidden]. All appointments with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check (Adult Workforce, Adults Barred List).

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer priority consideration under the scheme. Reasonable travel costs for interviews reimbursed.