27/04/2026
We are pleased to announce that we are recruiting 4 Community Mental Health Champions for the North Smiles Project in North Sheffield.
This project is delivered by Care for Young Peopleโs Future CIC in partnership with Welcoming Cultures, and funded through the This Is Us North programme, supported by SOAR and partners.
We are looking to recruit one champion from each area: Burngreave, Page Hall, Firth Park and Shiregreen, with a strong focus on people from BAME and Roma communities. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who speak community languages such as Yemeni, Urdu, Arabic, Somali, Roma, Eastern European languages, or others.
This is a paid opportunity for individuals with lived experience, passion for supporting others, and an interest in mental health and wellbeing.
As part of the role, champions will:
* Receive FREE accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA England) training
* Be supported to co-deliver culturally relevant mental health and wellbeing sessions
* Help engage and support their local communities
* Contribute to co-producing resources that reflect real community needs
* Take part in a wider programme reaching over 100 professionals and community members
Pay:
* ยฃ20 per hour (freelance)
* ยฃ15 per hour (payroll option)
Commitment:
Minimum of 6 paid full days (or equivalent) across the year, with further opportunities for involvement, training and development.
How to apply:
Send your CV and a short cover letter, or a 2โ3 minute video introducing yourself and your interest, to:
[email protected]
For more information, contact Terezia Rostas.
Deadline: 10th May 2025
Shortlisting and interviews will take place the week after.