Mental Health Community Connector

Voluntary Action Sheffield; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing community mental health in Rotherham. As a Mental Health Community Connector, you will play a pivotal role in supporting individuals to overcome barriers to their mental and physical health. Collaborating with local organizations and clinical teams, you will help create personalized support plans that empower individuals to take charge of their wellbeing. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working within a multi-disciplinary team. If you are passionate about mental health and community support, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

6% employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Westfield Health Cash Plan (Level 1)

Qualifications

• Experience working in community or NHS settings, paid or voluntary.
• Understanding of social, economic, and environmental health factors.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in accessing community support for mental health.
• Co-produce personalized support plans to enhance wellbeing.
• Strengthen community ties and support local VCS organizations.

Skills

Community Engagement

Mental Health Awareness

Person-Centered Approach

Motivational Skills

Education

Experience in Community Sector or NHS

Understanding of Determinants of Health

Job description

Healthy communities are underpinned by better mental and physical health. However, not all aspects of community life are available to all adults - social isolation, unemployment, financial and housing problems, socioeconomic deprivation and domestic issues can all have a negative impact on a person's mental and physical health. Mental Health Community Connectors in Rotherham play a key role in engaging and supporting people to overcome the barriers that they may experience - enabling them to access community support and services to improve their health outcomes.

Mental Health Community Connectors are part of the transformation of community mental health care in Rotherham - helping the NHS to move towards integrated community mental health services across primary and secondary care in collaboration with Rotherham Local Authority and the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS). This means services are brought closer together, more responsive, easier to access and achieve longer lasting and better health outcomes for patients.

As a Mental Health Community Connector you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Rotherham Primary Care Integrated Mental Health pathway and work alongside clinical colleagues to help deliver a holistic care approach for patients, by:

• Helping people to access support from local VCS organisations and services to meet their mental health and wellbeing needs.
• Co-producing personalised support plans with individuals, their families and carers to take control of their wellbeing, increasing capability and motivation to improve their mental and physical health.
• Drawing on and increasing the strengths and capacities of local communities, enabling local VCS organisations and community groups to provide opportunities for people to develop friendships, a sense of belonging, and build knowledge, skills and confidence.

Forging strong links with existing local (VCS) organisations and neighbourhood level groups you will also be involved in supporting local partners and commissioners to develop new groups and services where needed.

As well as having experience of working in the community sector or the NHS in a paid or voluntary role, you will have an understanding of the wider determinants of health including social, economic and environmental factors. An effective team player, you will also have the ability to motivate and influence others through a person-centred, strengths-based approach and possess personal drive and resilience.

The closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Friday 6th June 2025.

Interviews are likely to be held on Tuesday 17th June at The Spectrum. If this date presents a problem for you, please indicate this on your application.

We will, however, review applications as they are submitted and may bring candidates forward for an interview (with reasonable notice) at any time. We may also close this vacancy early if sufficient applications have been received.

Location

Rotherham

Type of Contract

Full Time

Hours

30-37 hours per week

6% employer pension contribution; 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); Westfield Health Cash Plan (Level 1)

Closing Date

06-06-2025

How to Apply

For an informal chat about the post, please contact Hannah Thornton on 01709 726891 or email [e-mail] apply for this role, please either complete a VAR application form or send in your CV and a covering letter (outlining your skills and experience in relation to this role) to: [e-mail] or by post to: HR, Voluntary Action Rotherham, The Spectrum, Coke Hill, Rotherham, S60 2HX.

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