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MindSpace Walk Leader - Chesterfield

The closing date is 03 March 2026

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Job summary

Derbyshire Minds MindSpace walks are informal community walk and talks in local parks. They are designed to provide a supportive and empathetic listening group to those that may need it, while benefiting from getting out of the house and into nature for some fresh air.

MindSpace is a non-judgemental safe space for attendees to talk about their mental wellbeing struggles or experiences with our caring and empathetic volunteers.

The main purpose of this Walk Leader role is to help all attendees feel welcome within the group, lead a gentle walk around the park, and to provide a safe space for attendees to talk about their feelings and experiences with you and the wider group.

Main duties of the job

  • Co-leading mindful, relaxed walk in a local park every 4 weeks (walks currently run fortnightly but you'll be part of a rota and will always volunteer in pairs)
  • Supporting the wellbeing of the group while enjoying the walk together.
  • Creating a friendly, non-judgemental atmosphere where everyone feels welcome
  • Asking attendees how they are feeling and holding space for conversation that may be sensitive or emotional at times.
  • Listening to participants with compassion and sensitivity without trying to fix or advise.
  • Keeping in touch with our Wellbeing team for any support or questions
  • Being a friendly person to chat with, and a positive ambassador for Derbyshire Mind.

About us

Derbyshire Mind is your local independent mental health charity. We provide a range of community mental health and wellbeing services designed to support people with mental health problems, improve mental health and wellbeing and to help promote better mental health and wellbeing for all throughout the population of Derby and Derbyshire.

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£1 a year Voluntary role - expenses paid only

Contract

Voluntary

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0397-26-0002

Job locations

Queens Park Sports Centre

Boythorpe Road

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

S40 2ND


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Facilitating a friendly, welcoming, and inclusive environment within the MindSpace group
  • Being responsive to the groups abilities and needs when initiating the walk around the park
  • Supporting new attendees to register their details with Derbyshire Mind via QR code or registration form online
  • Talking with and listening to attendees who may require someone to listen to them and asking each attendee how they are doing
  • Treating all attendees with kindness, empathy, understanding and respect
  • Providing information about local Derbyshire Mind services and other community groups as necessary
  • Working with and alongside other MindSpace volunteers within the group
  • Adhering to Derbyshire Mind policies and procedures and the Volunteer Code of Conduct, including our Health and Safety policy and Risk Assessments for the MindSpace groups
  • Feeding back about the group regularly to the Mental Wellbeing Services Coordinator via WhatsApp group or email. This includes overall verbal feedback from the group about the session, any concerns, and attendance.
  • Attend volunteer induction training (online), familiarise oneself with Derbyshire Mind policies and procedures and undertake necessary and appropriate training / elearning for the role.
  • Being enthusiastic and taking pride in the MindSpace service, and being ready and willing to suggest ways to improve the service further and so on

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Facilitating a friendly, welcoming, and inclusive environment within the MindSpace group
  • Being responsive to the groups abilities and needs when initiating the walk around the park
  • Supporting new attendees to register their details with Derbyshire Mind via QR code or registration form online
  • Talking with and listening to attendees who may require someone to listen to them and asking each attendee how they are doing
  • Treating all attendees with kindness, empathy, understanding and respect
  • Providing information about local Derbyshire Mind services and other community groups as necessary
  • Working with and alongside other MindSpace volunteers within the group
  • Adhering to Derbyshire Mind policies and procedures and the Volunteer Code of Conduct, including our Health and Safety policy and Risk Assessments for the MindSpace groups
  • Feeding back about the group regularly to the Mental Wellbeing Services Coordinator via WhatsApp group or email. This includes overall verbal feedback from the group about the session, any concerns, and attendance.
  • Attend volunteer induction training (online), familiarise oneself with Derbyshire Mind policies and procedures and undertake necessary and appropriate training / elearning for the role.
  • Being enthusiastic and taking pride in the MindSpace service, and being ready and willing to suggest ways to improve the service further and so on

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • N/A

Experience

Essential

  • Possibly has a personal experience of a mild to moderate mental health condition

Skills, Qualities, and Experience

Essential

  • This role is best suited for someone that:
  • Is local and has use of a car
  • Is available on Thursday mornings
  • Is reliable and punctual
  • Can build a rapport with a wide range of people
  • Is open minded and able to see things from different perspectives including diverse values and beliefs
  • Can listen to others in a supportive and non-judgmental way, and without feeling the need to fix or give advice
  • Can communicate clearly to others with a friendly and supportive tone
  • Can remain calm and professional in sometimes potentially challenging situations
  • Can undertake/perform basic first aid
  • Understands the importance of boundaries and confidentiality in a role like this
  • Has a personal interest in nature and the wellbeing benefits of being outdoors in nature
  • Has an interest in helping to support the wellbeing of their local community by creating a friendly and welcoming group
  • Is over 18 years old
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • N/A

Experience

Essential

  • Possibly has a personal experience of a mild to moderate mental health condition

Skills, Qualities, and Experience

Essential

  • This role is best suited for someone that:
  • Is local and has use of a car
  • Is available on Thursday mornings
  • Is reliable and punctual
  • Can build a rapport with a wide range of people
  • Is open minded and able to see things from different perspectives including diverse values and beliefs
  • Can listen to others in a supportive and non-judgmental way, and without feeling the need to fix or give advice
  • Can communicate clearly to others with a friendly and supportive tone
  • Can remain calm and professional in sometimes potentially challenging situations
  • Can undertake/perform basic first aid
  • Understands the importance of boundaries and confidentiality in a role like this
  • Has a personal interest in nature and the wellbeing benefits of being outdoors in nature
  • Has an interest in helping to support the wellbeing of their local community by creating a friendly and welcoming group
  • Is over 18 years old

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Mind

Address

Queens Park Sports Centre

Boythorpe Road

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

S40 2ND


Employer's website

http://www.derbyshiremind.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Mind

Address

Queens Park Sports Centre

Boythorpe Road

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

S40 2ND


Employer's website

http://www.derbyshiremind.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Services Lead

Laura Baines

recruitment@derbyshiremind.org.uk

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£1 a year Voluntary role - expenses paid only

Contract

Voluntary

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0397-26-0002

Job locations

Queens Park Sports Centre

Boythorpe Road

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

S40 2ND


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