Casual NERS Exercise Professional

Conwy County Borough Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wales is looking for a dedicated Casual Exercise Professional to support a health improvement programme for inactive adults. The role includes conducting assessments, overseeing gym sessions, and facilitating group classes. A recognized Exercise Referral qualification is needed, and communication in Welsh is desirable. This position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on community health.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Support for Welsh language use

Qualifications

• Recognized Exercise Referral qualification is essential.
• Desirable ability to communicate in Welsh.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments with clients.
• Supervise gym sessions and group classes.
• Review client progress throughout the programme.

Skills

Exercise Referral qualification

Communication skills in Welsh

Job description

Overview

Lleoliad gwaith: Sir Conwy

Mae cysylltiad â phosib i Weithiwr Ymarfer Corff Proffesiynol Achlysurol gymwys ac ymroddedig ymuno â’n tîm yn Adran Gwasanaethau Hamdden Conwy.

Mae’r Cynllun Cenedlaethol i Atgyfeirio Cleifion i Wneud Ymarfer Corff (NERS) yn rhaglen atal a rheoli cyflyrau cronig sy’n anelu i wella iechyd a lles oedolion anweithgar. Mae’n darparu rhaglen 16 wythnos o weithgarwch corfforol i unigolion sy’n cael eu hatgyfeirio gan weithwyr iechyd proffesiynol y GIG, gan ddefnyddio technegau newid ymddygiad i wreiddio arferion gweithgarwch cadarnhaol.

Ar ôl eu hatgyfeirio, mae cleifion sy’n bodloni’r meini prawf yn cael eu gwahodd i’w canolfan hamdden leol ar gyfer asesiad cychwynnol gyda gweithiwr atgyfeirio ymarfer corff proffesiynol cymwys. Fe fyddant yn cael rhaglen ymarfer corff wedi ei thilwra, dan oruchwyliaeth am 16 wythnos, ac fe fydd eu cynnydd yn cael ei adolygu ar gyfnodau allweddol.

Fel Gweithiwr Ymarfer Corff Proffesiynol byddwch yn chwarae rhan allweddol wrth gyflwyno’r rhaglen Atgyfeirio Cleifion i Wneud Ymarfer Corff yng Nghonwy. Bydd deiliad y swydd yn cynnal ymgynghoriadau cychwynnol ac adolygiadau parhaus gyda’r holl gleientiaid; goruchwylio sesiynau campfa; a hwyluso dosbarthiadau ymarfer corff grŵp fel rhan o’r swydd.

Mae cymhwyster Atgyfeirio i wneud Ymarfer Corff cydnabyddedig yn hanfodol ar gyfer y swydd hon.

Gwybodaeth i gysylltu: Gwybodaeth i drafodaeth anffurfiol: Roaxana Coleson, Goruchwyliwr NERS, 01492 576134, [e-mail]

Gofynion y Gymraeg: Mae’r gallu i gyfarthrebu yn y Gymraeg yn ddymunol ar gyfer y swydd. Rydym yn ymrwymo i'r Gymraeg ac yn falch o’n diwylliant Cymreig. Rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau yn y Gymraeg a’r Saesneg; ni fydd ffurflenni plantio yn cael eu trin yn llai ffafriol na’i gilydd. Rydym yn frwdfrydig dros gefnogi a chynnwys eich Cymraeg, beth bynnag eich lefel; cewch gynnig dosbarthiadau am ddim ar gyfer pob lefel, wyneb yn wyneb neu ar-lein.

Gwybodaeth bresennol am y gwaith: Work base: County wide

English section

An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and dedicated Casual Exercise Professional to join our team within Conwy’s Leisure Services Department.

The National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) is a chronic condition prevention and management programme which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of sedentary and inactive adults who are at risk of developing or who have an existing chronic condition. It provides a 16-week programme of physical activity to individuals referred by NHS health professionals, using behaviour change techniques to embed positive physical activity habits.

Once referred, patients that meet the criteria are invited to their local leisure centre for an initial assessment with a qualified exercise referral professional. They will be offered a tailored, supervised exercise programme for 16 weeks and their progress will be reviewed at key points.

As an Exercise Professional you will play an integral role in the delivery of the Exercise Referral programme in Conwy. The post holder will conduct initial consultations and ongoing reviews with all clients; supervise gym sessions; and facilitate group exercise classes as part of the role.

A recognised Exercise Referral qualification is essential for this post.

Manager details for informal discussion: Roxana Coleson, NERS Supervisor, 01492 576134, [e-mail]

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.