Armed Forces Link Worker

Closing date: Monday, 10 March

ARK at Egwood are looking for a Link Worker to deliver high quality, effective and responsive support to members of the Armed Forces Community in Bridgwater and surrounding areas.

ARK at Egwood is a not-for-profit intergenerational land-based, therapeutic day provision based on the outskirts of Merriott in South Somerset. ARK provides a safe place for people of all ages and varying needs to improve their mental and physical health and wellbeing.

They are also one of two organisations in Somerset hosting an Armed Forces Hub. In partnership with the NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board, they offer increased support and pathways to the Armed Forces Community in Somerset.

ARK are now looking for an Armed Forces Link Worker who will provide effective and responsive support to members of the Armed Forces Community (serving, ex-serving, and families) in the Bridgwater area, helping to ensure that everyone can successfully participate in their daily activities and improve their overall health and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will have experience working with the Armed Forces community, veterans, or military families, and knowledge of support services available to the Armed Forces Community (AFC). They will also have strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds, as well as empathy, patience, and a person-centered approach to support wellbeing.

A full job description and information on how to apply can be found by visiting Ark at Egwood’s website.

Ark at Egwood logo: teal swan illustration with white letters
Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum
Closing date: Monday, 10 March
Weekly hours: 37.5
Contract type: Fixed-term
Location: Bridgwater

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