Connectea
Connectea Start Up Lead (8-weeks, £1K lump sum)
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What Connectea is?
Connectea is a small startup in England. We employ Companions who deliver companionship services to families or individuals through our platform: connectea.com
What we need?
We are looking for a Start up Launch Lead. Ideally, you are someone based in a local community with existing social connections. You will join us for a fixed period 8-weeks (with a high likelihood of extension) and for a fixed lump sum of £1K. Your role is to deliver a successful launch of our start up - Connectea - in your local community. In addition to the £1K fixed lump sum, you have the option to register as a Companion in our platform and earn an additional £20/hr.
What you will actually do?
We will start by giving you a short introductory training of our platform.
You will then join Connectea as our Start Up Lead with the role of companion as an optional add-on.
Weeks 1–2 — Recruit
- You will talk to families and friends in your neighbourhood and your community about Connectea and offer them Companionship service.
- You will register 5-10 families or individuals in our platform and help them book the time with a Companion (which can also be yourself).
- In parallel, you will find 10-15 companions through your friends and networks and register them to our platform as Companions, help them complete their training, and DBS checks. Once completed, they will become employees of Connectea.
- During the launch all Companions will be paid £20/hr by Connectea. Service will be free for the clients.
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Weeks 3–6 Run the introductions
- Match each family with a companion based on location and basic fit.
- Facilitate the first introduction for each pair - be present or available, not just sending an email.
- Ensure the Three-Way Introduction protocol is followed for every first visit (a trusted third person present - we will explain this fully).
Throughout - Weekly progress update
- Send a short update to the founder each week: who you have recruited, how introductions are going, anything unexpected, any support you need.
Weeks 6–8 - Collect feedback and close out
- Check in with each family and companion after their first 1–2 visits.
- Run a short structured conversation using questions we provide - what felt right, what felt uncomfortable, what they would change.
- Write a short plain-language summary of what you found.
What we are looking for in you?
- You have worked in community development, social prescribing, voluntary sector coordination, or a similar role — you have genuine existing relationships in at least one London borough.
- You are comfortable approaching and talking with older or isolated people and their families. This is not a desk job.
- You are practical and self-directed — you do not need close supervision.
- You believe the idea is worth trying. We are not asking for cheerleading, but a degree of genuine interest matters.
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What we are offering?
Fee: £1,000 fixed lump sum for the full 8-week engagement paid in two instalments.
As a companion (Optional add on): You will also be employed as a Connectea companion during the pilot, paid at £20/hr for any visits you personally deliver.
Hours: Roughly 1–2 days per week, flexible around your existing commitments.
Reporting: Weekly check-in with the founder.
Longer term: If the pilot goes well and the relationship works, there is a high likelihood to continue in a more permanent role as Connectea grows.
Practical Details
- Location: One London borough — ideally Richmond, Kingston, Wandsworth, or Guildford, but open to other boroughs if your networks are strongest elsewhere.
- Start date: As soon as the right person is found.
- Hours: Approximately 4-6 hours per week.
- Remote or in-person: Your community work will be in-person by nature; everything else can be done remotely.
- DBS checks: Funded by Connectea for you and every companion recruited into the pilot.
How to apply?
Send a short message with CV to: waqar.khan@connectea.com telling us:
- Which borough your networks are in.
- What kind of work you have been doing and why this role interests you.
- When you could start.
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