Community Wellbeing and Grants Manager

Volunteer Centre; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Leeds is seeking a dedicated Community Wellbeing & Grants Manager to lead initiatives aimed at enhancing mental health support within the community. The ideal candidate will empower individuals with serious mental illnesses through social engagement and resilience-building. This role involves overseeing a team and collaborating with grassroots partners to ensure impactful mental health services are delivered effectively. A passion for community health and team leadership is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health support or community health initiatives.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to build relationships with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Community Wellbeing Connectors.
• Contract manage and support VCSE Grantholders.
• Deliver mental health services within the community.

Skills

Relationship-building

Team leadership

Collaborative working

Community empowerment

Job description

Barca‑Leeds is looking for an inspiring and relationship‑focused leader to join our Employability & Community Health team as our Community Wellbeing & Grants Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about mental health, collaborative working, and empowering communities. You’ll play a key role in strengthening the VCSE Community Mental Health Alliance and delivering services within the community around mental health, helping ensure people with serious mental illness receive the best possible support.

You’ll lead a team of Community Wellbeing Connectors across West Leeds whose role it is to support people with Serious Mental Illness become more active within their communities through developing their social networks and resilience, in order to support them to lead more fulfilling lives. You will also contract manage and support a network of VCSE Grantholders delivering innovative, grassroots mental health support across Leeds.

What we are looking for?

If you thrive on building relationships, supporting teams, and driving meaningful change — we’d love to hear from you.

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