Healthy Communities Instructor / Coordinator

Places for People; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused social enterprise in Wokingham is seeking a qualified instructor to deliver health programs aimed at improving community well-being. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, experience in program delivery, and a passion for health improvement. The role involves project coordination and direct client interactions, within a supportive environment offering various benefits including flexible working options and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Real Living Wage alignment

2% Bonus

Full Health & Fitness membership

Flexible working options

Ongoing personal development opportunities

Company Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified instructor with certifications relevant to the role.
• Experience in healthcare program delivery.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sustainable Healthy Communities projects across centers.
• Monitor and evaluate project impact.
• Provide healthcare referrals and manage bookings.

Skills

Qualified instructor in relevant disciplines

Experience in planning and delivering sessions

Passion for improving community health

Proficiency with MS tools

Confident in client interactions

Job description

Reporting Group: Leisure - Operations

We are Places for People Group, a social enterprise that believes it's people who make a community. We build homes and deliver services for everyone to thrive. At Places Leisure, we are committed to creating active places and healthy people to foster thriving communities, aiming to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.

We value our team as much as our communities, ensuring appreciation and support. At Places for People, you're more than just a number—you're part of our cause.

About Your Role

1. Deliver sustainable Healthy Communities projects/programmes across 5 centres in Wokingham Borough, ensuring measurable community impact.
2. Complete monitoring and evaluation tasks as requested by your line manager, including gathering case studies in line with data protection protocols.
3. Deliver Places Leisure's National Healthy Communities Programmes, such as Exercise Referral, Specialist Classes, Falls Prevention, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Cancer Rehabilitation, based on your qualifications.
4. Support programme coordination, including processing healthcare referrals, conducting telephone consultations, and managing bookings.

What’s Next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to advance your career, please apply through our simple 5-minute process by uploading your CV and a supporting statement demonstrating your suitability.

Note: The closing date may be brought forward if we receive many quality applications. We recommend applying promptly to avoid missing out.

Ensure your CV is stored in the cloud (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox) if using a mobile device.

Safeguarding and Equality

We are committed to creating safe communities by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk. Our recruitment includes DBS checks where applicable. We promote a safeguarding culture and expect all employees to uphold these standards.

We support the Armed Forces Covenant, guaranteeing interviews for eligible candidates. We are also a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing interviews for disabled applicants meeting essential criteria. Neurodiverse individuals are encouraged to apply, as they will also be guaranteed an interview.

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified instructor in relevant disciplines (e.g., Level 3 GP Referral, Postural Stability, Level 4 Cardiac, Cancer Rehab, Neurological Conditions) to deliver sessions independently.
• Experience in planning, delivering, and monitoring sessions.
• Passion for improving community health.
• Proficiency with MS tools.
• Confident in client interactions, both in person and via telephone.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Real Living Wage alignment
• 2% Bonus
• Full Health & Fitness membership for you and nominated family members
• Flexible working options
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Ongoing personal development opportunities
• Company Pension scheme
• Healthcare cashback plan (up to £500/year)
• Discounts on activities, shops, and cafes
• Additional perks and discounts from various retailers and entertainment providers