Doncaster Mind is a leading mental health charity providing a wide range of services to help support people’s mental health and wellbeing.

We are seeking two proactive & passionate individuals for the role of 'East Locality Mental Health Community Connector' - (25Hours).

You will be working in a service that connects and supports individuals on a 1:1 basis to existing mental health & wellbeing community support services, and who are engaging within the Primary Care Mental Health Hubs. There will also be a requirement to consult with communities to map gaps in local support provision. This roles are one of five roles in our team of Mental Health Community Connectors, each covering the North, South, East and Central localities and a floating role which can support all areas where the pressures demand.  

The East Locality of Doncaster covers Armthorpe, Edenthorpe, Kirk Sandal, Hatfield, Stainforth & Barnby Dun, Thorne & Moorends

We’re looking for individuals who either know the locality or are quick to learn whilst understanding the impact mental health can have on individuals and their communities, this individual will take on the role of ensuring that people in this area are able to access community support whilst engaging within the Primary Care Mental Health Hubs. You will do this by working in partnership with the hubs, increasing outreach and engagement and strengthening community centred approaches around mental health and wellbeing.

The role will also include prioritising and promoting health and wellbeing in community settings by taking an informal and personal approach to working with communities to support and address their priorities in relation to mental health and aid the delivery of mental health support in areas of most need.

What does a Community Connector role look like?

Watch this video below to understand a little more about what a Community Connector role is like, this was prepared by our Community Connectors, Becky and Emma - A big thank you to you both!

We would love to hear from people who:

• Know the East locality of Doncaster - the people and place
• Enjoy supporting people on a 1:1 basis
• Are trusted by people in their community
• Are passionate about positive change & mental health
• Have the desire to help people find the right support within the community
• Have lived experience or insight of mental ill health

Our recruitment process:

We absolutely want to make our roles to be as accessible as we can to the widest range of applicants, so please see below our process which can start with an informal telephone conversation.  

What is the telephone conversation?

This is an opportunity for us to talk you through the role, how your skills and experience might fit our job description and person
specification and talk you through how to complete the application form  It is also an opportunity for you to ask questions about the role. We know how time consuming completing an application is and you may be wondering if your skills and experience are relevant or whether you should apply so this gives you the opportunity to see if you are a good fit for the role, what the role entails and any other questions that you might have, this way you will also know what we are looking for when we shortlist.  

To book a phone call, please email Don McLellan at don@doncastermind.org.uk to arrange a call.

Do I need to have a phone conversation?

Although we would recommend the phone call you do not need to have this but can go straight to completing an application form.  To obtain the application pack, please email don@doncastermind.org.uk or find the information below.  

What next? 

Once you have submitted your application form, we will compare your application to what looking for with our person specification and job description, and if a good fit contact you for an interview.  This role will be in the format of a group interview with some tasks which will support realistic examples of what the job will entail.  If you are concerned about this stage please do contact us and we can explain in more detail.

Our interview process for this role will involve a less traditional format of a informal group activity which will see you join other prospective applicants to showcase your skills and knowledge in a range of low key exercises which will be relevant to the role.  We know how daunting a panel style interview process is, so this way we get to see you in a more relaxing environment.  If you have any concerns of questions about this please do not hesitate to contact us.

Closing date for written applications: Sunday 20th July 2025

Interview date: Friday 1st August 2025

Completed Applications to be returned to Don McLellan - don@doncastermind.org.uk

You can see the recruitment pack here: 

Recruitment Information Pack CC July 2025

Application Form - All-services-2024

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