Health & Wellbeing Coach (Flexible, Self-Employed)

97 Reed Wellbeing Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Wellbeing is seeking a Self-Employed Health & Wellbeing Coach to deliver NHS Healthier You sessions across Cheshire & Merseyside. Sessions will be face-to-face, in group or one-to-one formats, requiring travel and a valid UK driving licence.

We offer £50 per 90‑minute session with flexibility for 12–20 hours per week. Applicants should have a Level 3 qualification in relevant health/promotion fields and First Aid certification.

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 or competence in behaviour change delivery using recognised frameworks (e.g. COM-B, Behaviour Change Wheel, motivational interviewing).
• 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 and empower participants to adopt sustainable lifestyle changes using evidence-based coaching techniques.
• Adapt delivery to diverse needs and create an inclusive environment to encourage participation.
• Monitor progress, conduct reviews, and celebrate achievements while identifying additional support needs.

Skills

Group facilitation

Behaviour change

Communication skills

Motivational interviewing

Digital literacy

Health coaching

Education

Level 3 qualification in Exercise Referral/Health Promotion/Nutrition or related field

Job description

Reed Wellbeing is seeking a Self-Employed Health & Wellbeing Coach to deliver NHS Healthier You sessions across Cheshire & Merseyside. Sessions will be face-to-face, in group or one-to-one formats, requiring travel and a valid UK driving licence.

We offer £50 per 90‑minute session with flexibility for 12–20 hours per week. Applicants should have a Level 3 qualification in relevant health/promotion fields and First Aid certification.