Salary: £31,022 to £36,363, per annum
Contract: Full time (37 hours per week), fixed term until February 2028
Location: Grassington and Pateley Bridge (working across both sites as part of a 50/50 split role)
We’re looking for a Natural Health Service Coordinator to join our Access and Engagement Team, working across a partnership project with Nidderdale National Landscape.
In this role, you’ll design and deliver a 10‑week social prescribing programme.
About Us
We protect, enhance and promote the immense beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Yorkshire Dales.
Our partner organisation, Nidderdale National Landscape, conserves and enhances the natural beauty of the National Landscape.
The Role
The role involves regular travel between the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale, where your time and delivery will be split evenly. Additional travel costs beyond your normal commute will be reimbursed in line with our policies.
You’ll deliver inclusive walking and nature‑based activities that support people experiencing poor mental or physical health to become more active.
Key Responsibilities
- Co‑design and deliver structured 10‑week green social prescribing programmes across North Yorkshire, particularly in Skipton, Harrogate and surrounding rural areas
- Deliver safe, inclusive and accessible activities that support people with a range of needs, including those experiencing mental health challenges, long‑term conditions and social isolation
- Build and maintain strong referral pathways with health, social care and voluntary sector partners
- Recruit, support and supervise volunteers involved in programme delivery
About you
You’ll bring experience of delivering outdoor group activities.
You’ll also have:
- Awareness of health and safety in outdoor settings
- Experience supporting volunteers
- Confidence working with a wide range of people, including vulnerable adults, and an understanding of safeguarding principles
- Ability to build relationships with health, social care and community partners
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Access to a car or access to a means of mobility support to meet travel demands of the post is essential.
Join Our Team!
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Rebecca Greenfield, Head of Access and Engagement on 01756 751626 or Rebecca.Greenfield@yorkshiredales.org.uk.
