Job Details:
Walking Leader

Job Description

We are looking to recruit a Walking Leader, who will establish a ‘Caritas Ramblers’ group which will be based out of our day centres and supported accommodation projects. This is an exciting new project which aims to enable people who use our services, who may also be homeless or at risk of homelessness to take part in regular walks in local parks.

The Walking Leader will plan the walks and advertise these encouraging people that use the service to participate. You will make the walks fun and enjoyable, taking into consideration a variety of lengths as well as accessible routes for people with different access needs. You will promote the health benefits of walking during the walks with an aim to improve people’s physical and mental health.

You will have experience of leading walks, walking in groups and with people from different backgrounds, including people experiencing poverty and disadvantage in a community setting.

Additionally, you will have excellent communication skills, being able to listen and enable people to feel heard, accepted and understood.  You will have good IT and admin skills and the ability to work independently, using own initiative, respecting confidentiality and boundaries.

The hours of the role are flexible but to be worked with the core working hours, 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. This is a 9-month fixed term contract.

The walks will be from the following locations: Cornerstone Day Centre/Morning Star M15 6JS, Caritas House M4 4FA and Lalley Centre M40 7RG

Salary Policy - The pay structure is designed to attract and retain the most talented and dedicated people. The structure is reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that salaries remain affordable and competitive

Annual leave - We have an annual leave entitlement of 26 days per year in addition to bank and public holidays. Our annual leave year operates from 1 April to 31 March

Pension Scheme - We provide all employees who earn more than the threshold membership of a pension scheme with Aviva. Currently our contribution is 5% of qualifying earnings.

Life Insurance - Twice annual salary payment for a death in service.

Occupational Sick Pay Scheme - Caritas offers a generous Occupational Sick Pay Scheme which increases with length of service.

Employee Assistance Programme - We offer employee’s access to an Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured which offers the following support: • 24/7/365 confidential life management line • Counselling • Medical line – 24-hour access to trained nurses • Eldercare, childcare support and access to legal and financial information • Manager Consultancy and Support Service • Critical incident telephone support including stress intervention • Online help and advice for various issues • Health and preventative wellness programmes.

Maternity and Paternity Pay Scheme - Caritas offers Maternity and Paternity Pay schemes. 

Support, Learning and Development -  We are committed to developing skills and expertise and offer training and support to all employees. Employees are encouraged to develop and are required to attend mandatory training, other appropriate training, participate in supervision, annual appraisals and development reviews.

Policies and Procedures -  We have comprehensive policies and procedures which support family friendly policies including flexible working and work life balance.

Eye Care Scheme - Employees who are computer users have the right to request an eye test, the cost of which will be refunded and if glasses are required for VDU work a financial contribution will be made.

Annual Staff Conference - Staff are invited to attend the Annual Staff Conference.

Accredited Membership - Caritas is a Disability Confident Employer and a Living Wage Employer.