Community Builder - Derbyshire (Field-Based, Part-Time)

Rethink Mental Illness; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Rethink Mental Illness is seeking a Community Builder to help strengthen Derbyshire communities by identifying local assets, fostering collaboration and promoting volunteering opportunities. You will work in a field-based capacity across South Derbyshire, building trusted relationships with residents, volunteers and partner organisations.

You will map assets, support volunteer-led projects and maintain records showing the impact of the service, contributing to sustainable community-led change.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of partnership working and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to facilitate groups, meetings or community activities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with residents, community organisations and local partners.
• Identify existing community assets, groups and opportunities.
• Support the creation and development of new groups and activities.
• Encourage and promote volunteering opportunities.
• Facilitate connections between people, services and community resources.
• Support community leaders and volunteers with information, guidance and encouragement.
• Work with partners across Derbyshire to strengthen local community offers.
• Help community groups access resources and funding opportunities where appropriate.
• Gather information and record outcomes to demonstrate impact.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Partnerships

Group facilitation

Community development

Organisation

Time management

Volunteer support

Job description

Rethink Mental Illness is seeking a Community Builder to help strengthen Derbyshire communities by identifying local assets, fostering collaboration and promoting volunteering opportunities. You will work in a field-based capacity across South Derbyshire, building trusted relationships with residents, volunteers and partner organisations.

You will map assets, support volunteer-led projects and maintain records showing the impact of the service, contributing to sustainable community-led change.