Community Listener (South Derbyshire)

Location: Field Based Across South DerbyshireContract: Permanent Part Time around 9 hours a weekSalary: 6311.55Reporting to: Community Voice Network FacilitatorDBS Check: EnhancedDriving Licence Required: Yes with access to a vehicle and Business InsuranceMake sure community voices are heard and acted Rethink Mental Illness we believe that people with lived experience are experts in their own lives. Were looking for a passionate and compassionate Community Listener to help ensure that local people shape the services support and decisions that affect is an exciting opportunity to join the Together Derbyshire programme and work directly with residents community groups and people with lived and living experience of loneliness isolation and mental health challenges. Youll spend time out in communities listening to peoples experiences gathering insights supporting engagement activities and helping turn community voices into meaningful change. What will you be doingAs a Community Listener youll build trusted relationships with people across Derbyshire and create opportunities for them to share what matters most to will:Engage with local residents community groups and Experts by out to underrepresented and seldom-heard stories experiences feedback and ideas for community forums listening events and engagement ensure people with lived and caring experience influence local priorities and service to community insight reports and inclusive accessible and meaningful alongside partner organisations and local stakeholders to strengthen community connections. Who are we looking forWere interested in who you are as much as what youve bring:Personal lived living or caring experience relevant to mental health loneliness or of community engagement participation or involvement listening and communication ability to build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds.A commitment to equality diversity and gathering and presenting community understanding of co-production community development or asset-based approaches.A full driving licence and access to a vehicle. It would be great if you also have:Experience supporting vulnerable or underrepresented of local voluntary community NHS or council of loneliness wellbeing social isolation or public community language skills. Why join Rethink Mental IllnessAt Rethink people are at the heart of everything we do. We know that real change happens when communities are listened to valued and involved in decisions that affect their you join us youll be part of a team that:Champions lived diversity and learning and innovation and a genuine difference in communities every day. Our work is guided by our CARES values:Connect. Accountable. Respect. Evolve. welcome applications from everyoneWe are committed to building a diverse workforce and particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience of mental illness carers people from ethnic minority communities LGBTQ people and disabled youre passionate about listening connecting with people and making sure community voices lead to meaningful change wed love to hear from you have any questions or want more information feel free to email today and help shape a better future for communities across 1