Field-Based Community Connector: Build Local Networks

Rethink Mental Illness; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Rethink Mental Illness is seeking a Community Builder to work across Derbyshire, building strong networks and connecting residents with local groups and services. This field-based role will involve meeting people in communities, supporting volunteering and developing new community-led initiatives.

The position is permanent and part-time (16.5 hours). You will map assets, coordinate with partners, and collect evidence of impact to demonstrate outcomes in the local community.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience of partnership working and stakeholder engagement.
• Confidence facilitating groups, meetings or community activities.
• Good understanding of local communities and community assets.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience supporting volunteering, community development or engagement activities.
• 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

Interpersonal skills

Partnerships

Group facilitation

Local knowledge

Organisational skills

Time management

Volunteering support

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Rethink Mental Illness is seeking a Community Builder to work across Derbyshire, building strong networks and connecting residents with local groups and services. This field-based role will involve meeting people in communities, supporting volunteering and developing new community-led initiatives.

The position is permanent and part-time (16.5 hours). You will map assets, coordinate with partners, and collect evidence of impact to demonstrate outcomes in the local community.