** External role with Age UK - Community Agent - Mid Sussex **

Employer: Arun District Council
Salary: £20,858 per annum (FTE £25,725)
Location: East Sussex
Contract: Contract
Working Pattern: Part Time
Hours: 30 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 27/05/2025 at 23:59
Reference: ADC/25/312526

Job Role: The primary function of the Community Agent is to help, support and signpost older people to services, information and guidance that reduce their social isolation and loneliness. They will understand the older person as an individual and a take a person-centred approach. They will connect and work in partnership with local groups, activities, professionals, and services who support older people so as to provide rounded knowledge and referral pathways. The Community Agent will work with the Senior Community Developer to help design and set-up new activities or services to reduce social isolation in response to knowledge, demand or gaps in provision within the immediate locality. 

Hours: 30 hours per week on a 1 year Fixed Term Contract (FTC)

Salary:  £20,858 per annum (25,725 FTE)

Location: Haywards Heath with Hybrid working – working across Mid Sussex.

Closing Date: Tuesday 27 May 2025

Contact: Emma Larkins emma.larkins@ageukwsbh.org.uk