Community Connector

information, advice and signposting to families and professionals

Contribute to

developing approaches that enable care beyond hospice settings

You will also work closely with colleagues

across care, volunteering and fundraising teams to ensure a joined up and

coordinated approach.

We welcome applications from people with a

range of experiences, including those working in health, social care, community

or voluntary settings.

You will bring

Experience of

working with families, communities or partner organisations

supporting community based activities, outreach or engagement

The ability to

communicate clearly with different audiences

The ability to

build and maintain positive working relationships

An awareness of

equity, diversity and inclusion in community settings

We would particularly like to hear

from individuals who have connections within local communities in the

Peterborough area.

Interview

Date: 16th October 2026

Proactively build and maintain relationships

with local communities, organisations and partners to promote awareness and

understanding of EACH services.

Identify and engage with under-represented

groups and communities who may face inequalities in accessing hospice care.

Plan and deliver community engagement

activities, including events, group work and wellbeing initiatives.

Facilitate or support community groups that

enable peer connection and inclusion.

Map community networks and identify

opportunities for partnership working.

Support and deliver community-based engagement

opportunities and local events across the hospice catchment area.

Work in partnership with families, communities

and external organisations to co-produce inclusive and meaningful engagement

opportunities.

Ensure the voices and experiences of families

and communities inform engagement approaches and contribute to service

development.

Build effective partnerships with voluntary,

community and statutory organisations.

Support the development and delivery of

community-based programmes, group work and wellbeing activities.

Support opportunities that enable connection,

peer support and a sense of belonging for families within their communities.

Provide information, advice and signposting to

families and professionals, supporting appropriate referrals into EACH

services.

Contribute to the development of

community-based programmes aligned to EACHs care strategy.

Work with the line manager to develop and

implement a local delivery plan, based on organisational priorities and

emerging insight from communities.

Work collaboratively with clinical, care,

volunteering and fundraising teams to ensure a coordinated approach to

community engagement.

Support, involve and coordinate volunteers

within community engagement initiatives, recognising their contribution to

EACH.

Support the development of a compassionate

communities approach, recognising the role of communities in supporting

families beyond hospice services.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of

engagement activity, contacts and outcomes in line with EACH policies and

systems.

Coordinate information relating to community

engagement activity, partners and volunteers.

Contribute to data collection, reporting and

evaluation of community engagement activity to demonstrate impact, generate

insight and inform service development.

Represent EACH at community meetings, forums

and events, promoting the organisation and its values.

Maintain awareness of the diversity and

cultural needs of the communities served by EACH.

Travel across the region to deliver engagement

activities and build community relationships.

Participate in team meetings, supervision,

training and organisational activities.

Maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all

times.

Take responsibility for continuing professional

development, attending training, supervision and appraisal as required.

Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service,

including occasional evenings and weekends.

Free

onsite parking & subsidised meals at our hospices

Pool

car provided when working in the community

Employee

health cash plan & wellbeing support schemes

NHS

pension - continuation if already contributing

Enhanced

Annual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays

Additional

holiday purchase scheme

AVIVA

pension package up to 7% Employer Contribution including Life Assurance

eye tests & cycle to work scheme

East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) supports families and cares

for children and young people with life threatening conditions across

Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.

At EACH we believe in fostering a workplace where every individual

feels valued and respected. We are committed to building a culture of

inclusion where differences are embraced. We are actively seeking talent

from all walks of life, recognising that diversity drives innovation,

creativity and success.

Join us on a journey to create a more inclusive workplace, where

everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed. We welcome

candidates from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities at EACH and

adjustments will be made to facilitate the application and selection

process.

Experience

Skills and Abilities

Experience

Qualifications

Desirable: - Awareness of childrens palliative care, hospice services or voluntary sector provision

Other Requirements

Essential: - Current full, valid driving license and own transport; - Ability to travel to attend training at the other hospice sites.