Community Builder; North East Derbyshire

Location:

Field Based Across North East Derbyshire

Contract:

Permanent Part Time 21 hours

Salary: 14726.95

Reporting to:
Community Voice Network FacilitatorDBS Check:
Enhanced Driving Licence

Required:

Yes with access to a vehicle and Business Insurance Make communities stronger. Help people feel Rethink Mental Illness we believe that strong communities change lives. Through our Together Derbyshire programme were creating opportunities for people to build meaningful connections access support and feel part of their local looking for a Community Builder who is passionate about bringing people together strengthening local networks and helping communities is a rewarding role for someone who loves meeting people building relationships and turning ideas into action.

Youll 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 the role

As a Community Builder youll use an asset-based community development approach to identify strengths connections and opportunities within local 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

Youll also help map local community assets support volunteer-led projects and maintain records that demonstrate the impact of the youll 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 were looking forWere looking for someone who is naturally curious about people and communities and enjoys building trusted 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 activitiesA 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

Youll be particularly successful if youre motivated by creating opportunities for others and believe in the power of community-led 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 values guide how we work every day:

Connect. Accountable. Respect. Evolve. celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived to make a difference

If youre passionate about community development reducing isolation and helping people build stronger local connections wed love to hear from you have any questions or want more information feel free to email today and help create connected resilient communities across 1