Runner Guide for Deafblind support – Self-employed
Ref: AH465c
Location: Croydon
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: No
Hours per week:
Flexible and to be discussed/agreed.
Hourly pay rate:
£25 per hour depending upon experience. Self-employed.
- Purpose: To assist a deaf and partially sighted runner in running safely, helping them stay healthy and active.
- Experience: The runner has significant experience, having achieved 210 finisher medals since 2008.
- Location: Primarily within 50 miles of London, but anywhere in the UK is acceptable.
- Duration: Flexible; sessions can be once or twice a week, bi-weekly, or monthly.
- Activities:
- Deaf Run Club: 3 hours every Tuesday evening in Central London.
- 5-10K run races: Every Wednesday evening, up to 4 hours weekly in London and occasionally other parts of the UK.
- 5-10-21-41K run races: Saturdays or Sundays, up to 7 hours bi-weekly in London and other parts of the UK.
Duties include:
Additional benefits:
- Free entry to races and events.
- Finisher medals/goods.
- Information about Deafblind training and guide running workshops.
- Flexible working arrangements.
Candidate qualities:
- Running Abilities:
- 5k in 25-35 minutes
- 10k in 50-60 minutes
- Half marathon in 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours
- Experience: Participation in running events preferred
- Training: Provided if there’s no prior experience in guide running.
- Skills:
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
- Passion for running and enthusiasm.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good level of British Sign Language (BSL), preferably Level 3 or above.
- Desirable: Experience with Deafblind individuals and familiarity with communication methods and guiding skills.
- Background Check: An enhanced DBS check is required, which will be covered by the supporting organization.
- Pace: Maintain a steady pace set by the Deafblind (DB) runner.
- Communication: Essential during race briefings and social interactions.
- Alertness: Be aware of the surroundings and communicate potential hazards.
- Patience and Assertiveness: Needed for guiding through courses and ensuring safety.
- Feedback and Respect: Be open to feedback and respectful in interactions.
Notes:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
