Social Connections Officer


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £27,170.85 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leamington Spa, CV31 2DL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	21 Sept 2026

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Summary

Summary of Post: The purpose of this role is to is reduce social isolation and loneliness among older people across Coventry and Warwickshire by enabling meaningful social connections. The post holder will support the delivery, promotion and development of the befriending service and wider social connections initiative, working collaboratively with clients, volunteers, community organisations and key stakeholders to strengthen community networks, enhance client wellbeing, and create opportunities for older people to stay connected, active, independent and engaged in later life. Location: Regular weekly presence at our Leamington office with travel throughout Coventry & Warwickshire. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Plan, organise and deliver a variety of events and activities for socially isolated older people across Coventry & Warwickshire, ensuring any contractual obligations and organisational objectives are met. 2. Promote events and activities through a variety of channels including social media and community networks, as well as support with the wider promotion of the befriending service, social connections initiatives and volunteer recruitment and retention activities. 3. Develop and maintain strong relationships with local organisations, businesses and community groups, identifying opportunities for collaborative partnerships and fund raising. 4. Support the Team leader in identifying, developing and delivering new referral pathways and outreach initiatives to reach and engage with isolated older people, as well as actively contributing to the continuous development of the befriending service. 5. Maintain regular contact with clients awaiting a befriending match, identifying any changes in level of need or additional support requirements. 6. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local community activities and internal services to support individuals build social networks or access appropriate support. 7. Assist the Administrators where required with client assessments and matches and volunteer screenings and inductions. 8. Gain appropriate consents and accurately record on the CRM database client and volunteer personal data, interactions, attendance records and outcomes. 9. Actively seek client and volunteer feedback to support service improvement, monitor satisfaction levels and complete case studies. 10. Represent the charity at community forums and networking events. 11. Conduct risk assessments where required in clients homes or venues, ensuring safety and suitability. 12. Promptly report any concerns regarding a clients safety or welfare to the line manager or designated safeguarding lead. 13. To adhere to all relevant organisation policies and procedures with particular reference to health & safety, safeguarding and GDPR. 14. To undertake appropriate training and personal development as required for the role. 15. To portray a positive image of the organisation both internally and externally. 16. To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required, consistent with the nature and grade of the post. All staff have an individual responsibility to comply with the organisations policies and practices. A regular DBS check is a requirement of this role.

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