Fitness Instructor

Farmfield Hospital; Hornton; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in the UK is seeking a Fitness Instructor to help service users improve their health and wellbeing. You will work within the Occupational Therapy team, providing fitness services and support for individuals facing mental health challenges. The role offers a salary of £26,332 and an extensive benefits package, including annual leave, career development, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Annual salary of £26,332

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Wellbeing support

24 hour GP Service

Access to Wagestream

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Recognised sports coaching or fitness instructor qualification.
• Experience of working with clients with mental health diagnoses.
• Ability to adapt fitness programmes according to health needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide a sports and exercise service to service users.
• Plan and implement group gym sessions in the hospital and community.
• Support service users to improve health and wellbeing.

Skills

Sports coaching or fitness instructor qualification

Experience with mental health clients

Instructing groups and individuals

Teamwork

Knowledge of fitness activities

Understanding mental health needs

Job description

Overview

Do you take pride in helping people with their fitness? Join the team at Farmfield Hospital as a Fitness Instructor, where you will work 37.5 hours between Monday to Friday and be a part of meaningful change. You will join the Occupational Therapy team, where you will facilitate all fitness-based activities within the Occupational Therapy timetable. You\u2019ll enjoy support from the OT team, which consists of Registered Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants. A range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Provide a sports and exercise service to service users at Farmfield Hospital.
• Plan, implement and evaluate group gym facilities and sessions in the hospital; some sessions may also take place in the local community.
• Support service users to improve their health and wellbeing by coaching individuals/groups to lead a healthy lifestyle and by carrying out health promotion interventions in collaboration with the physical health team.
• Use techniques to motivate individuals and empower them to identify, make and sustain positive lifestyle changes to improve health and wellbeing.
• Provide practical and emotional support and help address the additional barriers faced by people living with mental illness.
• Work closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and OT Team in coordinating and facilitating client-centred activities.

Qualifications

• Recognised sports coaching or fitness instructor qualification.
• Experience of working with clients with mental health diagnoses.
• Experience in instructing groups and individuals in sports, exercise and physical activity.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Evidence of autonomous working.
• Knowledge of a range of sporting and fitness activities.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health issues; ability to adapt fitness programmes in accordance with physical and mental health needs and risk.

Location

Location: Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN

Farmfield Hospital cares for adult men who potentially have a forensic background and enduring mental health illnesses such as Personality Disorder, substance misuse and challenging behaviours.

What you will get

• Annual salary of £26,332
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (incl Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• 24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be.
• Access to Wagestream to help you manage your finances.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package to enjoy this special time.
• Range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and more.

About your next employer

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person\u2019s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.