Community Builder (South Derbyshire)

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

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.

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.