This is a 3 year fixed-term contract from April 2026 ending in March 2029
This is a part-time role (28 hours per week), with the salary pro rata to reflect the reduced working hours.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and community-focused LERO Community Engagement Worker to support the development of an independent Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO) in North Northamptonshire.
This role is central to building strong, meaningful relationships across the community and ensuring the LERO is shaped by the voices, strengths and aspirations of people with lived experience. You will play a key part in engaging local groups, networks and stakeholders, helping to grow a vibrant and inclusive recovery community.
Working within a co-design and co-production approach, you will support the LERO to respond directly to community needs, recognising and building on existing skills, assets and experiences. You will also act as a visible advocate for lived experience, representing the LERO at local forums and strategic meetings to ensure these voices are heard at all levels.
You will work closely with the LERO Coordinator and the volunteer-led Leadership Committee, supporting partnership development with local and national organisations, stakeholders and contract partners. Together, you will help guide the LERO toward becoming an independent and self-sustaining organisation within three years.
About You
You are a confident communicator and relationship-builder who is passionate about community development and lived experience-led approaches. You are comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, and you thrive on connecting people, organisations and ideas.
You will have:
- Experience of engaging with community organisations, networks or forums
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders
- A strong understanding of lived experience recovery organisations, peer support, and community-led approaches
- Excellent communication and representation skills, with the confidence to advocate at a strategic level
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- The ability to be self-motivated while contributing positively to a team environment
- Experience of facilitating groups or delivering training
- Experience of collecting, recording and analysing data for reporting and evaluation purposes
- A good understanding of service user-led support groups and their role in sustaining recovery
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and databases
- A strong awareness of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Experience of remote working
Above all, you will be committed to amplifying lived experience voices and helping to build a connected, empowered and sustainable recovery community.