Caritas Leeds Co-ordinator
Catholic Care (Diocese of Leeds) A social care, Caritas and community based work charity.
Working to energise social action and formation across the Diocese of Leeds.
To increase the Church’s practical outreach which gives concrete demonstration of our belief in a loving God and that this work of Caritas will be enhanced by closer collaboration between the many charitable projects that exist already in the Diocese of Leeds.
Job Title: Caritas Leeds Co-ordinator
Salary: £11,250
Post: Initial Fixed Term Contract for 2 Years
Location: Across the Diocese of Leeds
Closing Date: 1 April 2025
Interviews to be arranged with candidates
Our Vision:
To increase the Church’s practical outreach which gives concrete demonstration of our belief in a loving God and that this work of Caritas will be enhanced by closer collaboration between the many charitable projects that exist already in the Diocese of Leeds.
Why Join Catholic Care?
Catholic Care is a forward thinking and vibrant charity providing services for, and employing people of all faiths or of no faith at all. For the past 160 years we have been meeting the needs of people who are vulnerable across Yorkshire, having a positive impact on their lives.
Each year the work we do makes a positive difference to nearly 3,000 people, both through our CQC and Ofsted regulated services and in our local communities. We care passionately about the people we support who remain at the heart of what we do. We are a values led charity. Our values are what drive everything we do. They help us to make decisions about what we do, how we do it and who we do it for.
Your wellbeing is important to us and we will make sure you feel valued and part of the Team. We are a Mindful Employer and accredited with Investors In People and our approaches are there to support you along the way. We also offer benefits which reflect your hard work, including generous annual leave, pension scheme and sick pay policy.
Overview of Role
We are looking for a Caritas Co-ordinator who will take a lead in the development of Caritas Leeds across the Diocese. You will be a point of contact at Catholic Care supporting the delivery of Caritas through volunteer-led initiatives across the Diocese.
We are looking for a person who can:
Encourage social action through existing and new projects and initiatives
Work with parishes, schools, religious communities, chaplaincies, local charities and other partners capacity building to promote the development of volunteer led initiatives.
Be visionary in co-ordinating a Forum of Caritas Leeds member organisations.
Provide, working in partnership with the Vicariate for Education, spiritual and practical guidance for members of the Caritas Leeds Forum.
Maintain and develop a resource toolkit.
Be a point of reference for promoting Catholic Social Teaching and Action within the Caritas Leeds Forum
Please see the Recruitment Brochure for further details or email recruitment@catholic-care.org.uk for further details.
Alternatively, to apply; please email your current CV and application covering letter.
Thank you for your interest in our Charity.
If you require any help or would like more information please email recruitment@catholic-care.org.uk
Catholic Care is an Equal Opportunities employer.
At Catholic Care we provide services to people of all faiths and none and also employ people of all faiths and none.
Ready to apply?
1. Please download and complete our application form linked below
Our application form is an interactive PDF document that allows users to enter text in form fields without the need for PDF editing software.
2. Fill out the online form on the section below and upload your application
Or Alternatively
Download and print a copy of the application form and post it to:
Human Resources Administrator
Catholic Care
11 North Grange Road
Headingley
Leeds
LS6 2BR
Or contact Head Office on 0113 3885400 to discuss the role and express an interest.