Community Builder

Job summary

Citizens Advice Mid Mercia is looking for a Community Builder to join our community connections service delivering across Derbyshire called, Together Derbyshire. You will be working specifically in High Peak & Derbyshire Dales, with the primary aim of reducing loneliness and social isolation by supporting residents to build stronger, more connected communities through an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach.

Working across local communities, you will identify and build on community strengths, support resident-led groups and activities, and develop partnerships that create opportunities for people to connect and thrive. The role will play a key part in strengthening community resilience, increasing social participation and creating sustainable, community-led opportunities that improve health and wellbeing across Derbyshire.

• To maintain confidentiality, use discretion and sound judgement in undertaking all areas of responsibilities
• Deliver an individualised community-based approach to strengthen communities and reduce loneliness and social isolation
• Identify community strengths, assets and opportunities, supporting residents to develop and lead local activities and initiatives to strengthen communities and reduce loneliness and social isolation
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with voluntary, community, faith and statutory organisations to increase community participation
• Facilitate Community Voice Forums and engagement activities, ensuring local people have opportunities to influence services and support available in their area
• Monitor, evaluate and report on activities and outcomes, demonstrating the impact of community-led approaches on health, wellbeing and social connectedness
• Full training and support will be given to the successful candidate to enable them to carry out their role.

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