Field-Based Peer Support Network Builder

Rethink Mental Illness; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Rethink Mental Illness is seeking a Group Development Worker to grow and strengthen peer support across Derbyshire. The role involves working with Derbyshire Recovery & Peer Support Service, volunteers, and local groups to build a sustainable peer network and empower people with lived experience of mental ill health.

The post requires travel across Derbyshire, experience with complex needs, strong communication, and the ability to engage volunteers.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people who may have complex or multiple needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to motivate, engage and support volunteers.
• Ability to work independently across a variety of community settings.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience of partnership working with external organisations.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• An understanding of risk, safeguarding and inclusion.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and strengthen local peer support opportunities across Derbyshire.
• Help people access community activities and develop their own peer support groups.
• Support groups to find suitable venues and get established.
• Build positive relationships with community organisations, charities, and local services.
• Encourage and support volunteers and peer facilitators to play an active role.
• Promote co-production, ensuring people with lived experience help shape services and activities.
• Gather feedback, measure impact, and contribute to service improvement.
• Travel across Derbyshire to engage with communities and partners.

Skills

Community development

Communication skills

Volunteer management

Independent working

Organisational skills

Partnership working

IT skills

Safeguarding

Driving licence

Job description

Rethink Mental Illness is seeking a Group Development Worker to grow and strengthen peer support across Derbyshire. The role involves working with Derbyshire Recovery & Peer Support Service, volunteers, and local groups to build a sustainable peer network and empower people with lived experience of mental ill health.

The post requires travel across Derbyshire, experience with complex needs, strong communication, and the ability to engage volunteers.