Flexible, Self-Employed Health & Wellbeing Coach

Reed in Partnership; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Reed Wellbeing, a public service provider under Reed in Partnership, seeks a Self-Employed Health & Wellbeing Coach to deliver lifestyle programmes across Lancashire & South Cumbria. Sessions are face-to-face in group or 1:1 formats, requiring travel and access to a vehicle.

Availability is 12–20 hours weekly; pay is £50 per 90-minute session. Responsibilities include delivering sessions per curriculum, motivating participants to adopt healthier behaviours, and maintaining high-quality service

Qualifications

• Essential: Minimum Level 3 qualification in Exercise Referral, Health Improvement/Promotion/Public Health, Nutrition & Weight Management, Coaching & Behaviour Change, or Education & Training.
• Evidence of training/competence in behaviour change delivery (e.g. COM-B, Behaviour Change Wheel, motivational interviewing).
• Fully First Aid trained with a valid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Reed Wellbeing Programme sessions in group or one-to-one settings.
• Motivate and empower participants to make sustainable health and wellbeing changes.
• Adapt delivery to diverse needs and learning styles; create an inclusive environment.
• Monitor progress, conduct regular reviews, and identify additional support needs.
• Signpost to local health and wellbeing services when required.
• Participate in training and CPD to maintain high service standards.
• Contribute ideas to improve programme delivery and outcomes.
• Travel across Lancashire & South Cumbria to deliver sessions.

Skills

Group facilitation

Communication

IT skills

CPD participation

Evenings & weekends

Travel

Education

Level 3 qualification in Exercise Referral

Level 3 qualification in Health Improvement/Promotion/Public Health

Level 3 qualification in Nutrition & Weight Management

Level 3 qualification in Coaching & Behaviour Change

Level 3 qualification in Education & Training

Tools

Digital platforms

Data recording systems

Job description

Reed Wellbeing, a public service provider under Reed in Partnership, seeks a Self-Employed Health & Wellbeing Coach to deliver lifestyle programmes across Lancashire & South Cumbria. Sessions are face-to-face in group or 1:1 formats, requiring travel and access to a vehicle.

Availability is 12–20 hours weekly; pay is £50 per 90-minute session. Responsibilities include delivering sessions per curriculum, motivating participants to adopt healthier behaviours, and maintaining high-quality service