Health and Wellbeing Community Coach - Leeds, United Kingdom - Active Leeds Health Programmes

Active Leeds Health Programmes

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Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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AL Health and Wellbeing Community Coach - Grade C1

Leeds City Council - City Development

SALARY:
C1 - £24, £26, pro rata)

HOURS:
27

CONTRACT TYPE Temporary (until 31st March 2024)

CLOSES:
1st June :30 PM

JOB Req21836

An opportunity has arisen for the position of Health and Wellbeing Community Coach.

We aim to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated fitness professional to join our successful Active Leeds - Health Programmes Team.

Working closely with Adults and Health providers, the team delivers several community programmes where we provide physical activity, exercise & healthy lifestyle advice.

Purpose of the Job will be:

Supporting the delivery of the following funded health and wellbeing programmes;
Community Cardiac and Respiratory Activity Programmes
Active Leeds Referral Programme
Keep Moving

The successful applicant will be working in with health and social care professionals to delivery physical activity and exercise for people with health condition or are at the risk of falling.

Working across the city in leisure centres and community centres, the post requires an outgoing individual with lots of motivation & encouragement to give to patients, while been sympathetic when needed.

Duties include:

Manage referrals from healthcare professional
Deliver group exercise classes
Provide bespoke individualised programmes for people managing health conditions
Promote key health messages to target audiences
Deliver pre and post health assessments
Support monitoring and evaluation of the programme

Skills include:

Able to communicate with a wide range of individuals & groups.
Good IT skills, including accurate data collection
Health Coaching
Motivate referrals to become and remain active

You should possess:
Experience should include at least 2 years working in the Health & Fitness industry & a year working with people with health conditions or mobility problems

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is a Stonewall Top 100 employer 2020, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident Leader.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job Types:
Part-time, Temporary contract

Contract length: 9 months

Part-time hours: 27 per week

Salary:
£24,496.00-£26,845.00 per year

Benefits: