Derbyshire Community Voice Network Lead

Rethink Mental Illness; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rethink Mental Illness is seeking a Community Voice Network Facilitator to lead Derbyshire networks, engaging residents, community groups and partners to tackle loneliness and strengthen social connections. You will build relationships, coordinate forums and engagement activities, map assets, support co-design and fund activity, monitor outcomes and report to commissioners.

This field-based, full-time role requires a UK driving licence and access to transport, with the ability to travel across

Qualifications

• Experience working in communities and engaging diverse groups.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Confidence facilitating workshops, meetings, consultations and forums.
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and organisations.
• An understanding of loneliness, social isolation, wellbeing and community development.
• Experience supporting co-production and community-led approaches.
• The ability to influence, motivate and inspire others.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience monitoring outcomes and producing reports.
• A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A full UK driving licence and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups, residents and service partners across Derbyshire.
• Facilitate Community Voice Networks, forums, meetings and engagement activities.
• Ensure underrepresented communities and people at greater risk of isolation are actively included.
• Map existing community assets, networks and engagement opportunities.
• Work alongside Locality Health and Wellbeing Partnerships and other key stakeholders.
• Support co-design and shared decision-making with communities.
• Lead, coach and support Community Builders and Community Listeners.
• Support volunteer recruitment, development and engagement activities.
• Help oversee the Community Involvement Fund and local grant activity.
• Monitor outcomes, evaluate impact and produce high-quality reports for commissioners and stakeholders.
• Deputise for the Contract Manager when required.

Skills

Community engagement

Communication skills

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Loneliness awareness

Co-production

Influence & motivation

Organisation

Reporting

Equity & inclusion

Driving license

Job description

Rethink Mental Illness is seeking a Community Voice Network Facilitator to lead Derbyshire networks, engaging residents, community groups and partners to tackle loneliness and strengthen social connections. You will build relationships, coordinate forums and engagement activities, map assets, support co-design and fund activity, monitor outcomes and report to commissioners.

This field-based, full-time role requires a UK driving licence and access to transport, with the ability to travel across