Community Engagement Worker (Central and Eastern European communities)

• Are you driven to connect with communities and create meaningful change in mental health support?
• Do you have the skills to engage Central and Eastern European communities and ensure their voices are heard in shaping culturally responsive services?

Join us in making mental health services more inclusive and impactful for Central and Eastern European communities!

Bradford District and Craven Mind is looking for a passionate and dedicated Community Engagement Worker to be part of our Ethnically and Culturally Diverse Communities (ECDC) programme. In this role, you will work closely with Central and Eastern European communities to reduce stigma, enhance access to mental health support, and to ensure services meet their unique needs.

As a Community Engagement Worker, you will play a key role in fostering trust and building meaningful relationships with individuals and groups, ensuring their experiences and insights shape how services are delivered. You will create opportunities for open dialogue, co-produce solutions with the community, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to address inequalities in mental health.

This role will suit someone who has a passion for engaging with diverse communities, facilitating conversations that really matter, and driving change in how mental health support is accessed and delivered. You will have the chance to make a real impact, not just in improving services, but in empowering Central and Eastern European communities to take ownership of their mental health journeys.

The role will appeal to those who have:

• Experience in community engagement, outreach, or similar roles, particularly working with diverse or underrepresented communities.
• A strong understanding of Central and Eastern European cultures, with the ability to speak one or more language from the region.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster trust and build meaningful connections.
• A proactive, compassionate approach to addressing mental health challenges and promoting overall wellbeing.
• A commitment to promoting and driving improvements in mental health support for underserved communities.

Role details

Salary:                                     £12.48 – £14.36 per hour depending on experience experience

Contract:                                2 years, fixed-term

Hours:                                     37 hours

Base:                                       Kenburgh House, 28 Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4QU

Responsible to:                      Service Manager at Bradford District and Craven Mind

Annual Leave:                         Start at 25 days plus Bank Holidays

Pension:                                  We operate a contributory pension scheme which you will be auto-enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme).  

Probationary Period:              6 months 

Closing Date:                         9am, 3^rd March 2025

Interview Date:                                       Week commencing 10^th March 2025

In the first instance any enquiries to be emailed to [email protected]

Making an application  

• Please send an up to date CV along with a covering letter outlining your experience and knowledge linking this to the Job Description and Person Specification to [email protected]
• If you prefer, video or audio applications can be made. Recordings should be no longer than five minutes. Please ensure that the job role is written in the subject line of your email   
• Please note it is not possible for us to give feedback to non-shortlisted applicants.
• Bradford District and Craven Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. All successful applicants will be asked to apply (through Bradford District and Craven Mind) for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check.

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