Job Description

Salary scale:

13.67 per hour

Contract:

2 years Fixed Term Contract

Hours:

37 hours per week

Base:

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

Responsible to:

Hope and Light Service Manager

Probationary Period:

6 months

Closing Date:

12th August 2025

Interview Date

: W/C 18th August 2025

About Us

Bradford District and Craven Mind is a thriving, independent mental health charity with a clear purpose to promote positive mental wellbeing and empower and help people experiencing issues with their mental health to manage and work towards recovery and fulfilment.


We do this through:

Building community and individual resilience for better mental wellbeing Providing early intervention advice and support Supporting people in crisis
Empowering and helping people to recover and sustain improved wellbeing


Watch this video to find out what its like to work at BDC Mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxbMQk_ALwQ


Read our latest Impact Report and 2024-2028 Strategy: https://www.mindinbradford.org.uk/about-us/


Find out more about our approach to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: https://www.mindinbradford.org.uk/about-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/

Join us and youll receive:

25 days annual leave per year, rising to 28 days with length of service plus bank holidays Up to two additional leave days to use each year to support your wellbeing. Simply Health Cash Plan to claim back on personal health costs including dental, optical, prescriptions, physiotherapy and more. Employee Assistance Service including 24/7 confidential mental health support and access to structured therapy sessions. Generous pension scheme and employer contribution to help you plan for a secure future. Discount schemes including Company Shop and Blue Light Card. Excellent personal development opportunities including access to Clinical Supervision. Enhanced sick pay after your six-month probation. Accredited employer with Mindful Employer, Disability Confident and Real Living Wage.

Purpose of the role

We are looking for a Community Engagement Worker to help make mental health support more inclusive and better suited to the needs of Central and Eastern European and Roma communities.


In this role, you will work directly with people from Central and Eastern European and Roma backgrounds to understand the challenges they face in accessing support and promote understanding of the Hope and Light programme. You will also help shape mental health services so they are more welcoming, respectful, and accessible to these communities.


You will build relationships, promote inclusion, and create opportunities for people to connectby attending cultural, religious and community events. You will also gather feedback through surveys, focus groups and social media, and share this insight at meetings to help improve services.


Please note, this role includes supporting all communities, not only Central and Eastern European and Roma people.

Key duties

Build partnerships with community groups and organisations who support Central and Eastern European and Roma communities, including those offering cultural or faith-based support. Connect with Central and Eastern European and Roma communities to raise awareness of mental health and reduce stigma. Help organise events, forums, and consultations to bring people together and make their voices heard. Encourage community involvement in shaping and improving local mental health services. Support the development of safe spaces, peer-led support groups, and projects led by people with lived experience. Work with other organisations to collect meaningful data and share ways of gathering feedback. Promote existing mental health services and refer people for support when needed. Help track how well services are working and suggest ways to improve them. Keep detailed records and reports to show whats been achieved and what impact has been made. Attend team meetings and local events to build strong links with partners and community leaders. Ensure that in all aspects of the role you embody the aims, objectives, and core values of Mind in Bradford. Ensure that the relevant colleagues and a competent understanding of, and comply with, all Bradford District and Craven Mind policies and procedures. Take responsibility, with colleagues, for ensuring that all Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Information Governance and Equality & Diversity requirements are met and all other Company policies complied with. Undertake any other reasonable duties or tasks deemed necessary by the senior management team.

Person specification

Bradford District and Craven Mind is committed to promoting mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and improving the quality of life for people with mental health challenges. We value diversity, inclusion and lived experiences when recruiting our staff and volunteers.

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the barriers that people from ethnically diverse communities face, specifically across Bradford District and Craven An understanding of confidentiality and data protection. An understanding of how inequalities impact peoples lives Knowledge of risk assessments and safeguarding procedures

Desirable

Evidence of ongoing professional development Experience in community development/engagement Good understanding and knowledge of different organisations in the local area that can support our people.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with adults, children or young people in a one to one or group setting. Experience in outreach to Central and Eastern European/Roma communities, building relationships, and understanding cultural needs.

Desirable

Experience working within the voluntary and/or health and social care sector

Skills and abilities

Essential

Good verbal and written communication skills Be proactive and act on own initiative, while also being a team player Ability to communicate in one or more Central and Eastern European languages Ability to work flexibly Wide range of IT skills and computer literacy, including Microsoft applications

Desirable

Project/programme management skills

Attitude and personal attributes

Essential

Inclusive and welcoming approach. Willing to adapt and learn. Understanding that mental health difficulties are a natural part of life. Understanding and passionate commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Desirable

Car driver with full UK driving license and access to own transport.

How to apply:

Please click the 'Apply for this job' button and follow the steps to fill out the application form. Upload your CV and a cover letter showing how your experience and skills match the and Person Specification under. Were unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted. * We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults. All successful candidates will need to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check.