Active for Life Sport and Physical Activity Worker - Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom - Brighton & Hove City Council

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Active for Life Sport and Physical Activity Worker: Posted on 26 February 2024 Apply

  • Directorate

BHCC:
Health & Adult Social Care

  • Salary £26,873 £28,770 (£ £14.91 per hour)
  • Contract Permanent

Location:

Bartholomew House and King Alfred's, Brighton and Hove

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Job Summary:


  • Job reference

- orbis/TP/489/39554
  • Positions available
  • 1 Working hours
  • 37 Closing date
  • 5 June 2024 Job category


  • Public Health

  • Organisation
  • Brighton & Hove City Council

Job introduction:

Are you passionate about the benefits of moving more to improve the health of communities? Do you enjoy collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders? Do you want to make a difference to outcomes for children and young people? Do you enjoy working as part of a team?


We are seeking a committed, enthusiastic and motivated Active for Life Officer to support the delivery of our new citywide Sport & Physical Activity Strategy 'Let's Get Moving Brighton & Hove'.

This is an exciting time to join the Healthy Lifestyles team within Brighton & Hove's Public Health team. The launch of the city's new 10-year sport and physical activity strategy outlines our ambitions to make Brighton & Hove a city where everyone has the opportunity, the encouragement and the environment to move more, live well and be healthy, becoming one of the most active cities in the country

Closing date:
Midnight Wednesday 5th June 2024

Interview date:
Tuesday 11th June 2024


About the role:


We are based in the Health and Adult Social Care Directorate and work across the Council and beyond to influence the wider determinants of health.

We have strong and productive relationships with organisations across the city including local sports clubs/ providers, Active Sussex, local community & voluntary sector and other city organisations.


As an Active for Life Worker, you will:

  • Understand the benefits of moving more and can convey this to others.
  • Understand the principles and practices of equality and inclusion which form the basis of the work of the team
  • Has a Level 2 coaching/instructing qualification in a sport and physical activity discipline (minimum) or a sports/physical activity related degree/diploma
  • Coordinate the delivery of activity programmes (for children and adults), local events and engagement workshops
  • Establish strong and influential partnerships with stakeholders from a range of sectors
  • Is a multitasker with good planning and organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Can communicate effectively with people on all levels in to help influence positive behaviours and actions
  • Is selfdirected and can work independently on your own projects
  • Be a proactive team player who is comfortable working with colleagues at all levels in a multidisciplinary team


You will join a friendly, and forward-thinking Public Health department that is committed to professional development and place a strong focus on workplace wellbeing.

Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our service.


Benefits:


  • Professional development through ongoing training, and opportunities to explore areas of interest, where relevant.
  • Opportunities to complete additional qualifications will be explored.
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Additional information:

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.

  • For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit Why work for us (brighton)

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