Job Details:
Pathways Worker

Job Description

We are looking to recruit a Pathways Worker to be involved in setting up a new project within our well-established services in Collyhurst and across the Diocese of Salford. The Caritas Pathways Worker will provide support to households through signposting and guidance. 

The Pathways Worker will support households to improve their overall financial position on the way to becoming financially independent. This will include supporting with ways to maximise income and reduce expenditure through individual planning, as well as supporting their health and well-being. You will build positive relationships with people helping them to gain confidence and skills which will help develop greater opportunities to volunteer and achieve employment. 

You will work in strengths-based way, improving coproduction by involving people that use the services in decisions that affect their lives. Additionally, you will be able to communicate effectively delivering information and support in a range of methods. You will have excellent time management, IT and administration skills. 

The hours of the role are from 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, with very occasional work required outside these hours during evenings and weekends by arrangement. 

If this sounds like the next step you are looking for and you would like to work for an organisation passionate about transforming lives, we would love to hear from you!

Early applications are strongly encouraged as all applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received. 

Closing date: Thursday, 27 November 2025 

Interview: Thursday, 4 December 2025 

Caritas follows Safer Recruitment practices, and this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. 

For full details please visit Caritas Diocese of Salford - Caritas | Diocese Of Salford (caritassalford.org.uk) – About - Careers 

If you have any queries or issues when applying, then please e-mail [email protected] and our HR department will be happy to help.   

Caritas Diocese of Salford is an equal opportunities employer 

Registered Charity Number: 1125808 

Please note we do not accept applications via agencies or CVs

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.