Flexible Self-Employed Health & Wellbeing Coach

Reed; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Reed Wellbeing is seeking a Self-Employed Health & Wellbeing Coach to deliver NHS Healthier You sessions in group or one-to-one formats across Humber & North Yorkshire. The role is flexible and body of work exists within a pipeline of opportunities, with a focus on health improvement and prevention.

Sessions are face-to-face across the region; you must have your own vehicle and a UK driving licence. Availability is 12–20 hours per week, with pay of £50 per 90-minute session.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver NHS Healthier You Programme sessions in group or one-to-one settings per curriculum and standards.
• Motivate, support, and empower participants to adopt sustainable lifestyle changes using evidence-based coaching.
• Adapt delivery to diverse needs and learning styles; foster an inclusive, participative environment.
• Monitor participant progress, conduct regular reviews, and identify additional support needs.
• Signpost participants to local health and wellbeing services when required.
• Participate in training, supervision, and quality improvement activities to uphold service standards.
• Contribute ideas to improve programme delivery and outcomes.

Skills

Group facilitation

Communication

Motivation & engagement

IT skills

CPD participation

Evenings/weekends availability

Travel

Education

Level 3 qualification in Exercise Referral/Health Promotion

Job description

Reed Wellbeing is seeking a Self-Employed Health & Wellbeing Coach to deliver NHS Healthier You sessions in group or one-to-one formats across Humber & North Yorkshire. The role is flexible and body of work exists within a pipeline of opportunities, with a focus on health improvement and prevention.

Sessions are face-to-face across the region; you must have your own vehicle and a UK driving licence. Availability is 12–20 hours per week, with pay of £50 per 90-minute session.