Expert by Experience Project Worker (MHELO)

Summary of the Role:

Project worker:

Inclusion Gloucestershire is a disabled people’s organisation that exists to facilitate inclusion for people who face disabling barriers, every day and in every way.

We are seeking a project worker with lived experience of mental illness for our MHELO project.

MHELO (mental health experience led opportunities) is a network for people with lived experience of mental health.  We run engagement activities, consultation sessions and events.

The project worker will work with the coordinator, the chairs and volunteers to plan and deliver peer-led engagement activities to gather the views and experiences of those with lived experience of mental ill health.  This will include focus groups, surveys, and community-based events.

Job Purpose

As a Project Worker, plan and deliver peer-led engagement activities to gather the views and experiences of those with lived experience of mental ill health in line with the MHELO project plan.

Hours and Pay

Hours:                  3 hours per week.

Contract:              Fixed term until 31 March 2029.

Pension:               IG operates the NEST pension scheme and will contribute 3% subject to qualifying status.

Salary:                  £13.78 per hour

Locations:           Hybrid – at our office at Railway House, Bruton Way, Gloucester and at locations throughout the county.

Holiday:                28 days + Bank Holidays (pro rata)

Job Description (.docx download)

Safeguarding Policy (.pdf download)

Dates and how to apply 

Closing date:     Midnight on Wednesday 6^th May 2026.

Please read the shortlisting criteria before preparing your application.

Interview date:   Thursday 21^st May 2026 (preferably in-person, in our office at Railway House).

For individuals wanting more information or to request a Job Pack, please email info@inclusion-glos.org or phone 01452 234003.

Alternatively, all documents can be downloaded from our website inclusiongloucestershire.co.uk/jobs/

An application form will be included in the Job Pack. We do not accept CVs without an application form.

Please let us know if you need these documents in another format.

Additional information:

We are proud to have been recognised with an Inclusive Employer award but realise that people from some backgrounds are under-represented in our workforce and across the wider charity sector. A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact, and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are currently underrepresented. This includes people from ethnically diverse communities, people with lived experience of disability or mental ill health, and people who are neurodiverse.

Charity Number – 1171559

This role isn’t funded by National Lottery funds or any other funds raised through the proceeds of a lottery, gambling or through interest or investments