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Women’s Mental Health & Wellbeing Service

We provide safe, trusted and supportive women-only spaces in both North and South Kirklees, for women experiencing difficulties with their mental health and wanting to maintain their wellbeing. All our activities are provided by women, for and with women.

At the core of all our services is the concept that each women leads the way out of her presenting difficulties with resources, facilitation and support provided by WomenCentre.

We take an holistic approach to women’s lives and their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Our groups and courses are co-facilitated by workers and volunteers and aim to increase confidence, self-esteem, reduce anxiety and isolation, support recovery from domestic abuse, after grief and loss and develop healthy relationships. We also have specialist support for mothers living apart from their children, refugees and migrants and LGBTQ+

We also offer activity based groups including singing, sewing and knitting, art and craft, reading and walking.

In addition to this, we offer three drop in sessions per week where women new to the service can find out more about what we offer and book an appointment for an initial meeting.

the drop ins also provide a space where women can access support on a regular or occasional basis as their needs require, including referral on to other mental health providers where appropriate.

• Commitment: Just a few hours once a fortnight on Thursdays.
• Location: Various beautiful, pre-planned routes around Huddersfield.
• Training: You have the option to take a free, 1-day Walk Leader Course, though this is completely optional!

• Love being out in nature and staying active.
• Are a warm, encouraging person who enjoys chatting with others.
• Want to help create a safe, welcoming space for women to improve their wellbeing.

• Give back to your local community and support vital mental health initiatives.
• Enjoy the physical and mental rewards of regular fresh air and exercise.
• Build your CV with an optional, certified Walk Leader qualification.

Roles and responsibilities:
As an Assistant Walk Leader, your main focus is to support the main walk leaders and ensure the group stays safe, connected, and happy.

• Back-marker duty: Walk at the rear of the group to ensure no one gets left behind or feels rushed.
• Pace monitoring: Help keep a steady, inclusive pace that accommodates all fitness levels in the group.
• Route awareness: Familiarise yourself with the pre-planned route before setting off to assist with basic navigation if needed.

• Warm welcomes: Greet the women as they arrive and help make newcomers feel safe and included.
• Friendly conversation: Chat with participants during the walk, offering a listening ear and a supportive, non-judgmental presence.
• Boost morale: Keep spirits high, offering encouragement if a participant is finding a section of the walk challenging.

• Headcounts: Assist the main leader with regular headcounts at key points along the route.
• Emergency backup: Help the main leader manage minor incidents, such as offering basic first aid or guiding the group to a safe spot if a pause is needed.
• Feedback: Share any feedback, concerns, or highlights from the walkers with the main coordinator after the walk.

NB: This position is open to women only – Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.

Brief outline of the Walk Leader course

Learning Outcomes:

• Knowledge of the benefits to be gained from becoming more active
• Understanding what a Everybody Active Walk is and what makes a suitable route for these walks
• Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a Walk Leader
• Understanding how to manage pace on a Everybody Active Walk
• Awareness of risk assessment and how to recognise and manage potential hazards on a Everybody Active Walk.

Who is this course suitable for?

Any adult interested in becoming a volunteer of the Everybody Active Walk project.
We highly recommend that volunteers attend a local Everybody Active Walk before doing this training.
Staff planning to lead walks as part of their service delivery will also find this course suitable. Course Materials:
All who attend will be given a:
• Everybody Active Leader Manual
• Set of ‘in case of emergency’ cards
• Hi Viz vest
• Certificate

WomenCentre

18 yrs and above

• Sport/Physical Activity
• Health/Care/Community
• Mental Health

• Application form required
• References required
• DBS (criminal record check that the organisation will organise)

26/11/2026