Active Life Lead

Cygnet Surrey Limited; Woking; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £31,796.25 per annum

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Relocation package available

Group pension plan

NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card

Wellbeing centre

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is recruiting an Active Life Lead to steer a hospital-wide Active Life programme. You will lead the team, design engaging activities and work with medical and therapy staff to promote physical health.

The role requires leadership, strong organisation and communication skills, plus health and safety awareness. It is based at Cygnet Woking/Woking Lodge with a 40-hour week and potential evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification.
• GCSE Maths and English at C/Level 4 or above.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Relevant training related to health, fitness or wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Active Life service across the hospital.
• Provide supervision, support and line management to the Active Life team.
• Develop strategies to maximise service user engagement in physical activity.
• Plan and deliver a diverse programme of sessions (individual & group).
• Conduct gym inductions and lifestyle assessments.
• Complete risk assessments and health & safety checks.
• Maintain high standards of equipment, facilities and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

IT skills

Record keeping

Health & safety

Fitness knowledge

Education

Level 3 Personal Trainer

GCSE Maths & English (C/4+)

CPD evidence

Health/fitness training

Job description

Active Life Lead

Location: Cygnet Woking & Woking Lodge, Surrey Salary: up to £31, 796.25 Hours: 40 hours per week (flexible to support a 7-day service, including evenings and weekends)

About the Role

As Active Life Lead, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of a high-quality Active Life programme across the hospital. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you will promote a culture of physical health and wellbeing while supporting service users to achieve their personal fitness, health and lifestyle goals. You will also provide leadership and supervision to Active Life Trainers and Activity Coordinators where applicable, ensuring activities are engaging, safe, therapeutic and tailored to individual needs.

Site Overview

Cygnet Woking/ Woking Lodge is a 94 bedded hospital with a variety of different wards, including two locked high dependency rehabilitation wards (male), two low secure services (male and female), three acute wards (male and two female), and a PICU (female). Our environment has a holistic focus and includes a gym, ADL kitchen, Social Hub, Hair Salon, music studio, patient shop and other therapeutic spaces.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Service Development

• Lead and manage the Active Life service across the hospital.
• Provide supervision, support and line management to the Active Life team.
• Develop strategies to maximise service user engagement in physical activity.
• Build positive partnerships with local leisure centres, sports clubs and community providers.
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy teams to enhance physical health provision.

Physical Activity & Wellbeing

• Plan and deliver a diverse programme of individual and group exercise sessions.
• Conduct gym inductions, lifestyle assessments and programme design.
• Support service users to achieve their physical health and wellbeing goals.
• Facilitate on-site and community-based activities and events.
• Adapt activities to meet individual abilities, strengths and rehabilitation goals.

Quality & Governance

• Ensure accurate documentation and timely recording of interventions.
• Complete risk assessments and health and safety checks.
• Maintain high standards of equipment, facilities and service delivery.
• Monitor outcomes and contribute to service development initiatives.

Essential Qualifications

• Level 3 Personal Trainer Qualification.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C/Level 4 or above (or Functional Skills Level 2 equivalent).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Relevant training related to health, fitness or wellbeing.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience delivering physical activity programmes to individuals and groups.
• Experience motivating people to engage in meaningful activity.
• Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to plan workloads and manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of exercise principles, anatomy, physiology and fitness.
• Understanding of health, safety and welfare within a fitness environment.
• Competent IT skills and record keeping abilities.

Desirable Qualifications

• GP Exercise Referral Qualification (or willingness to achieve within 12 months).
• Degree or higher education qualification in a health or social care field.
• Previous line management experience.
• Experience working within mental health, learning disability, rehabilitation or healthcare settings.

Why you should apply

• We care about people in our services
• Supportive supervision and protected time for supervision with your supervisor
• Induction training specific to service lines
• Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training
• We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.

Cygnet Health Care Benefits

• £31,796.25 per annum salary
• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• Relocation package available
• Group pension plan helping you save for your future
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

At Cygnet, we’ve been changing people’s lives for more than 30 years – thanks to our wide range of high-quality health services. Our care has our patients and residents at its heart and their wellness as its goal. We’re always set on positive, lasting outcomes.