Location: Home-based with frequent travel across Fenland and South Cambridgeshire
Salary: SCP 7 on the NJC Pay Scale (£27,274 per annum for a 35-hour week)
Hours: 35 hours per week (we are open to someone working anywhere between 28 and 35 hours per week)
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027, with the potential for an extension
Reports to: Community Wellbeing Manager

 

Do you want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of people living in rural Cambridgeshire?

Cambridgeshire ACRE is seeking a compassionate, motivated and community-focused Village Agent to deliver our Village Agent Plus project across Fenland and South Cambridgeshire. This rewarding role supports adults who are socially isolated, housebound or at risk of becoming disconnected from community life.

As a Village Agent, you will work directly with residents, undertaking wellbeing check-ins and home visits, building trusted relationships and helping people access services, support and opportunities that improve their wellbeing, confidence and independence.

You will also work closely with community groups, parish councils, health and care organisations, volunteers and other local partners to strengthen referral pathways and ensure people receive the right support at the right time.

 

About the role

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload of adults requiring support and guidance.
• Undertaking wellbeing check-ins and home visits.
• Assessing needs, identifying risks and making appropriate referrals.
• Supporting people to access benefits, advice, community activities and local services.
• Providing practical wellbeing support, including advice on energy affordability and support schemes.
• Maintaining accurate records and monitoring information.
• Contributing to project evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement.
• Building strong relationships with local organisations and community partners.

 

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience of providing one-to-one support, outreach, advice or casework.
• An understanding of loneliness, social isolation and the challenges facing rural communities.
• Experience of working with vulnerable or isolated adults.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Experience in health and social care, community development, advice services or a similar field would be highly beneficial.

 

Why join Cambridgeshire ACRE?

Established in 1924, Cambridgeshire ACRE is an independent charity working alongside rural communities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Our mission is to inspire, lead and partner with rural communities, enabling local people to create positive, lasting change for themselves.

We offer:

• Flexible home-based working
• Working from home allowance
• Contributory pension scheme with salary sacrifice option
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• A friendly and supportive team environment

 

How to apply

Download the Recruitment Pack and the full Job Description and Person Specification and read through properly to ensure you are a good fit for the role.

Please then submit:

• A CV (maximum two sides of A4 preferred)
• A supporting statement (maximum two sides of A4 preferred) explaining how you meet the person specification and why you are interested in the role. Please include details of the number of hours you would be interested in working (between 28 and 35 hours per week)

Please email applications to alison.brown@cambsacre.org.uk with the subject line:
Cambridgeshire ACRE – Village Agent

Closing date: 8.00am, 26 October 2026

Cambridgeshire ACRE is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.