Every day, we shape a better tomorrow
Joining SEK means more than just a job; it’s a chance to shape the future. Our adaptable, positive culture fuels productivity and success, while our dedication to community development creates a sense of purpose in everything we do. Together, we’re making a difference in society, one day at a time.
Jobs
Current Vacancy
Join Our Team as a Community Connector!
Location: Field-based (Year 1 focus on Thanet & Canterbury Coastal, expanding to South Kent Coast)
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Please email your CV and Cover letter to Jess by 5pm Monday 31st March.
Do you have a passion for making a real difference in people’s lives? Are you driven to support individuals in overcoming challenges and going into employment? If so, we want to hear from you!
The Role
As a Community Connector, you will provide one-to-one support to individuals across Thanet and Canterbury Coastal districts as part of our Empowering Communities project. Your role will be to listen, guide, and empower people to address barriers in their lives in order to help them to move towards or into sustainable employment.
You will work closely with local organisations, job centres, and community services to ensure that those facing health and social inequalities receive the right support, when and where they need it.
What You’ll Be Doing
Providing tailored one-to-one support to individuals, helping them achieve their goals. The central focus of the project is to help move people closer or into employment by providing all elements of employability support and tacking the wider challenges they may be facing which could be barriers to this end goal. This may include but is not limited to help with budgeting, benefits access, digital skills, and social connections.
Work with local employers and organisations to maximise job opportunities for participants.
Develop strong relationships with community services to provide ongoing support options.
Support and promote the development of peer mentors with lived experience.
Contribute to SEK’s wider goals, ensuring an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment.
What We’re Looking For
Skills & Abilities:
Ability to build trust, show empathy and empower individuals
Strong time management and organisational skills
Good understanding of barriers to employment and the impact of the cost-of-living crisis
Personal Qualities:
Flexible & adaptable to changing needs
Community-spirited with a proactive, “can-do” attitude
Innovative & solution-focused thinker
Why choose Social Enterprise Kent?
Join the team at SEK, a place where innovation thrives in a dynamic work environment. Here, creativity isn’t just encouraged – it’s celebrated. We empower our team to think outside the box, fostering a culture where new ideas are embraced, and team collaboration is key to solving challenges.
What is a Social Enterprise? We are not just an ordinary business; we’re a force for positive change. By integrating social goals into our commercial objectives, we tackle social, cultural, and environmental issues head-on, and unlike traditional businesses, we reinvest our profits back into our community and impact!
SEK offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. From tailored training programmes to mentorship, we invest in our team’s development, ensuring everyone has the right tools to succeed. Our commitment to continuous learning builds an environment where every team member can flourish.
Why choose SEK? Here's why:
– Drive positive change in the community
– Use your skills to support our community
– Shape your career path with tailored professional development
– Be part of a positive, forward thinking innovative team
At SEK, we don’t just talk about change – we make it happen. Join us and be part of something bigger, where every day is an opportunity to shape a better tomorrow.
Want to know more? Watch the video below from our summer team meeting and hear what some of our team says about working at Social Enterprise Kent
What our team says
