Community Builder (South Derbyshire)

Spinx; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Learning and development

Pension & family benefits

Discounts & perks

Referral bonus

Job summary

Rethink Mental Illness is seeking a Community Builder to foster connections and strengthen local networks across South Derbyshire. You will spend time out in communities, engaging residents, volunteers, partner organisations and local groups to reduce isolation and increase participation.

You will use asset-based approaches to identify strengths and opportunities, build social networks, and develop new community-led initiatives that create sustainable change and resilience.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience of partnership working and stakeholder engagement.
• Confidence facilitating groups, meetings or community activities.
• A good understanding of local communities and community assets.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience supporting volunteering, community development or engagement activities.
• The ability to work independently in a field-based role.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection principles.

Responsibilities

• Developing strong relationships with residents, community organisations and local partners.
• Identifying existing community assets, groups and opportunities.
• Supporting the creation and development of new groups and activities.
• Encouraging and promoting volunteering opportunities.
• Facilitating connections between people, services and community resources.
• Supporting community leaders and volunteers with information, guidance and encouragement.
• Working with partners across Derbyshire to strengthen local community offers.
• Helping community groups access resources and funding opportunities where appropriate.
• Gathering information and recording outcomes to demonstrate impact.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership working

Group facilitation

Community assets

Time management

Volunteer experience

Independent field work

safeguarding & data protection

Job description

Location: Field Based Across South Derbyshire

Contract: Permanent, Part Time 17.5 hours

Salary: £12,272.46

Reporting to: Community Voice Network Facilitator

DBS Check: Enhanced

Driving Licence Required: Yes, with access to a vehicle and Business Insurance

Make communities stronger. Help people feel connected.

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that strong communities change lives. Through our Together Derbyshire programme, we're creating opportunities for people to build meaningful connections, access support, and feel part of their local community.

We're looking for a Community Builder who is passionate about bringing people together, strengthening local networks and helping communities thrive.

This is a rewarding role for someone who loves meeting people, building relationships and turning ideas into action. You'll spend time out in communities, connecting with residents, volunteers, partner organisations and local groups to reduce isolation and increase opportunities for people to participate, contribute and belong.

About the role

As a Community Builder, you'll use an asset-based community development approach to identify strengths, connections and opportunities within local neighbourhoods.

You’ll work alongside residents, volunteers, community groups and partner organisations to:

• Build and strengthen local social networks
• Increase opportunities for volunteering and community participation
• Connect people with local groups, activities and support
• Develop new community-led initiatives
• Support people experiencing social isolation to build meaningful connections
• Help communities identify local priorities and create sustainable solutions
• Promote community resilience, wellbeing and inclusion

You’ll also help map local community assets, support volunteer-led projects and maintain records that demonstrate the impact of the service.

What you’ll be doing

• Developing strong relationships with residents, community organisations and local partners
• Identifying existing community assets, groups and opportunities
• Supporting the creation and development of new groups and activities
• Encouraging and promoting volunteering opportunities
• Facilitating connections between people, services and community resources
• Supporting community leaders and volunteers with information, guidance and encouragement
• Working with partners across Derbyshire to strengthen local community offers
• Helping community groups access resources and funding opportunities where appropriate
• Gathering information and recording outcomes to demonstrate impact

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is naturally curious about people and communities and enjoys building trusted relationships.

You’ll bring:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds
• Experience of partnership working and stakeholder engagement
• Confidence facilitating groups, meetings or community activities
• A good understanding of local communities and community assets
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Experience supporting volunteering, community development or engagement activities
• The ability to work independently in a field-based role
• Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection principles

You’ll be particularly successful if you’re motivated by creating opportunities for others and believe in the power of community-led change.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to improving the lives of people severely affected by mental illness and creating communities where everyone feels valued, included and supported.

Our values guide how we work every day:

Connect. Accountable. Respect. Evolve. Success.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

You’ll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re passionate about community development, reducing isolation and helping people build stronger local connections, we’d love to hear from you.

If you have any questions or want more information, feel free to email [e-mail]

Our commitment to inclusion

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We’re also committed to becoming a truly anti‑racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.