Helping people living with long-term health conditions take positive steps towards better health, wellbeing and community connection
We’re delighted to announce the launch of Space2B Walking for Wellbeing Hull and East Yorkshire, a brand-new community wellbeing initiative designed specifically for adults living with chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, persistent pain and other long-term health conditions.
The project, funded from October 2026 to September 2027, will provide free, supportive and accessible weekly walking sessions that help people build confidence in movement, improve physical and emotional wellbeing, and reduce social isolation. The programme aims to support up to 80 local adults during its first year.
Why Walking for Wellbeing?
At Space2BHeard, we regularly support people who have made significant progress in counselling and psychotherapy but who often face challenges maintaining physical activity once therapy has ended. Common barriers include fatigue, pain, flare-ups, reduced confidence and fear of overexertion.
Walking for Wellbeing has been developed to bridge this gap.
Unlike traditional fitness programmes, the service is built around:
- Gentle, graded physical activity
- Pacing and fatigue-aware practice
- Rest, choice and flexibility
- Peer support and community connection
- Safe, inclusive and welcoming environments
Participants will be encouraged to move at a pace that feels right for them, with regular rest breaks and supportive facilitation throughout each session.
More Than Just a Walk
Every session will include opportunities for participants to connect with others who understand the realities of living with long-term health conditions. The programme focuses on reducing loneliness, improving confidence and helping people rediscover what they can achieve through manageable, sustainable activity.
As the project develops, participants will also have opportunities to become peer supporters and future volunteer leaders, helping to create a lasting community resource that continues beyond the initial funding period.
We’re Recruiting
To successfully launch and deliver this exciting new service, we are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate individuals to join our team.
Walking Group Leader
We’re seeking a qualified counselling or psychotherapy professional with experience of supporting groups and community-based activities.
The Walking Group Leader will:
- Coordinate and lead weekly wellbeing walks
- Create a safe and inclusive environment
- Support participants living with fatigue, pain and long-term health conditions
- Promote pacing and confidence-building approaches
- Help develop volunteers and future peer leaders
Contract: Fixed-term from October 2026 to September 2027
Hours: 3 hours per week (including administration)
Location: Hull and surrounding community walking routes
Closing Date: 28th August 2026 at 5.00pm
Walking Group Support Volunteers
We’re also recruiting volunteer team members to support participants during the walks.
This rewarding opportunity is ideal for individuals who are:
- Working towards a counselling or psychotherapy qualification
- Passionate about wellbeing and community support
- Friendly, reliable and approachable
- Interested in gaining experience within a wellbeing project
Volunteers will receive training, induction and ongoing support from the Space2BHeard team.
Closing Date: 28th August 2026 at 5.00pm
Join Us on the Journey
Walking for Wellbeing represents an important new chapter for Space2BHeard and our commitment to supporting people living with long-term health conditions. By combining gentle physical activity, peer support and community connection, we hope to create lasting opportunities for people to improve their wellbeing and remain active in ways that feel achievable, empowering and sustainable.
Interested in Applying?
Please see the attached job descriptions and application information for full details.
To request an application form, email: hello@s2bh.org
Completed applications should be sent to: jo@s2bh.org
We look forward to welcoming new colleagues and volunteers who share our passion for helping people thrive.
