HDRC Liverpool Community Researcher

Who You Are

You are a passionate and community-focused individual with lived experience of Liverpool communities. You are someone who cares deeply about improving health and social care services and have a strong desire to bring about positive changes in your local area. You’re a good listener, an open-minded communicator, and enjoy working collaboratively with others. Basic IT skills and access to the internet are beneficial, but more essential is your enthusiasm to learn and your willingness to work flexibly within a community setting.

What the Job Involves

As a Community Researcher, you will play a vital role in shaping and conducting research that truly reflects the experiences of local communities. Your responsibilities will include engaging with community members to identify research priorities, sharing your own experiences, and helping to design and execute research projects such as surveys and interviews. You will also play an integral role in ensuring research is inclusive, supporting others in getting involved, and representing community views in discussions with researchers and decision-makers. Additionally, you will attend meetings and training sessions, contribute to community events, and assist in using community feedback effectively to inform local policies and practice.

Skills

• Lived experience of local issues or inequalities
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Curious and open-minded
• Basic IT skills and internet access
• Willingness to work flexibly
• Respect for confidentiality and diverse views