Specialist Health & Wellbeing Coach

Maximus; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization committed to health and employment services, providing impactful diet and nutrition advice to diverse clients. This role offers the chance to work flexibly during evenings, delivering engaging programs that promote health and wellbeing in various community settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in group-based behavior change interventions.
• Experience in lesson planning and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored diet and nutrition advice to clients.
• Support clients in implementing behavior change.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety protocols.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Motivational Interviewing

Education

AFN registered degree in Nutrition

HCPC registered degree in dietetics

Job description

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Description & Requirements

This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver and make a difference online. We are looking for people who are based near one of our delivery locations in Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, West Midlands, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, and London. Primarily, delivery times will be between 5pm – 9pm, so you must feel comfortable working during these hours.

Be part of something great

Maximus is a global organisation that provides health and employment services to millions annually. In the UK, we employ around 5,000 people delivering impactful services such as assessments, health services, employability programs, and specialist support.

Description & Requirements

This role involves providing tailored diet, nutrition, and behaviour change advice to service users (adults, children, families) to manage weight and improve health and wellbeing. Responsibilities include delivering evidence-based services via one-to-one and group sessions, supporting clients in implementing experiments, tracking behaviors, and utilizing tech support.

Participants may experience virtual or face-to-face sessions, involving:

• Supporting recruitment and assessment processes
• Agenda setting with clients
• Lifestyle behavior change support
• Problem solving and motivational interviewing
• Signposting to other services

The role requires delivering engaging, age-appropriate, evidence-based, culturally relevant, and holistic weight management programs that empower clients to achieve their goals. Also, supporting outreach activities and ensuring compliance with quality standards, data management, and safety protocols are essential.

Salary: Non-London £25,700 - £28,800; London £28,300 - £31,300.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• AFN registered degree in Nutrition or HCPC registered degree in dietetics with CPD evidence
• Experience in group-based behavior change interventions and caseload management
• Experience in lesson planning, data entry, and working in health or social care environments

Desirable

• Health coaching qualification or accredited program
• Experience delivering health coaching and behavior change interventions
• Experience working with long-term health conditions and community settings

Individual Competencies

• Understanding of social determinants of health and behavior change principles
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills
• Effective data management and digital technology use
• Commitment to personal development, flexible working, and high performance standards

Maximus is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting applicants with disabilities through the Guaranteed Interview scheme. The salary range is detailed above, with roles available in various locations and employment types.