Community Builder - Older Adults | Age UK Wakefield

Awarded by the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board to Age UK Wakefield District Ltd, this contract supports the Community Builder programme specifically focused on older adults. The initiative aims to fully integrate voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations into the community mental health framework, serving as a critical interface between these groups, Connecting Care Hubs, and Primary Care Networks. The programme focuses on bridging the gap between statutory and voluntary services by identifying training opportunities, delivering engagement workshops, and assisting third sector organisations in securing funding and aligning their services with the Connecting Care mental health offer. The contract is valued at 156,179.22 pounds and covers a performance period from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2029, with a potential extension available until March 31, 2030. This role builds upon an existing social prescribing foundation to ensure a comprehensive and integrated approach to mental health support within the community.