Health and Nature Community Connector

Health and Nature Community Connector - Luton

We’re hiring a Health and Nature Community Connector to join the SIG Penrose Roots team in Luton – an award‑winning community wellbeing service making a real difference locally. In this role, you will support members who focus on social isolation, mental health, and connection to nature. We are seeking a proactive, organised and compassionate individual to join our community‑based open recovery and wellbeing service.

• Supporting members who may be facing challenges with focus on social isolation, mental health, and connection to nature
• Manage and triage referrals from self‑referrals and partner organisations, acting as the main triage point to ensure individuals are connected to appropriate support
• Act as the main point of contact for referrals and coordination across GP surgeries, NHS services, council teams and community partners, liaising closely with external agencies to support smooth pathways into, within, and out of the service
• Ensure effective service delivery, including safeguarding, risk assessments, and required checks
• Ensure members understand their rights and can access appropriate tools, resources, and networks
• Allocate volunteer buddies to individuals and arrange initial meet‑ups, including attending groups or activities to support engagement
• Recruit, coordinate, and oversee up to 10 volunteer buddies, providing direction, light supervision, and day‑to‑day liaison
• Empower members to build independence and take control of their lives in a safe, enabling environment

This role is based in Luton. The service is approximately a 20‑minute walk from Luton railway station, or a short bus journey with several local bus routes stopping nearby on New Bedford Road. Hybrid working with 2 days from home; the remaining days are community based, involving travel within Luton to locations such as the community garden, Synergy office, and local GP surgeries.

Unfortunately, this service does not have step‑free access.

18‑month fixed‑term contract, 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 10:00 – 15:00. Some flexibility around these hours can be considered and discussed  may also be required to work outside hours depending on service and participant needs.

Location:

Luton, LU3 1LL

Contact:
Email: recruit men