Community Co ordinator

Salary:£31,537 - £33,699

Hours per week:37 hours

Interview date:Wednesday 8 & Thursday 9 April 2026

Education and Skills - Community Connecting

Community Connecting (CC), empowers individuals to become valued members of their communities

The role of Community Coordinator assists young people and adults with special educational needs, disabilities, and autism to find out more about their local community and how they can access some of the following; voluntary work, socialising, meeting friends or joining a club, further education, including college courses and other training opportunities, using their community facilities to do things that they enjoy and travel training.

As a Community Coordinator, you'll be the starting point that first step to independence. Working within a highly committed team, you will:

• Explore communities and potential opportunities for young people and adults with disabilities.
• Work with the families, volunteer sector, community groups and public travel provision
• Undertake travel training for confidence, to outcomes and education with the aspiration of independence
• Provide appropriate coaching support to customers to achieve identified goals, fading from support when the customer is confident
• Providing vital support to families and networks.

We're seeking a passionate, committed, and self-motivated individual with the essential qualifications and skills, who are comfortable with working beyond the typical 9-5 day, that can include weekends. If you have good communication and organisational skills, experience of supporting people, have a knowledge of learning disability or autism, and the confidence to liaise with community groups and volunteer organisations, then we want to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting for a full time Community Coordinator, and you will be working countywide but your working base will be Monkton Park, Chippenham.

Community Connecting is part of the wider Employment and Community Skills Team that have an established pathway to work for young people with SEND.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

For more details, contact Marnie Kemp,CC Team Leader, via email here or Clare Coulson, Senior Community Care Coordinator via email here

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

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