Healthy Communities Instructor (Fixed Term)

Places Leisure; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in West Bromwich is hiring for a role to manage sustainable Healthy Communities projects aimed at improving public health and addressing inequalities. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, such as a Level 3 Exercise/GP Referral, and possess passion for community health improvement. This position includes benefits such as flexible working, a bonus scheme, and comprehensive health membership offerings, enhancing overall employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Aligned with the Real Living Wage

2% bonus for all colleagues

Full Health & Fitness membership

Flexible working options

Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Access to ongoing personal learning and development

Company Pension scheme

Cashback plan for healthcare costs

Discounts on activities and cafés

Additional perks from various shops and cinemas

Qualifications

• Set up and manage sustainable Healthy Communities projects/programmes.
• Deliver specific Healthy community projects/programmes.
• Monitor and evaluate projects as directed by the line manager.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sessions independently based on qualifications.
• Tackle health inequalities in the community.
• Ensure safeguarding practices are followed.

Skills

Qualified instructor in relevant discipline

Experience in planning and delivering sessions

Passion for improving community health

Ability to use MS tools

Education

Level 3 Exercise/GP Referral

L4 Diabetes & Obesity Qualification

Job description

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Set up and manage a range of sustainable Healthy Communities projects/programmes that deliver measurable impact for the community for a local contract area. With a focus on tackling health inequalities.
• Complete any monitoring and evaluation requested by line manager in line with current data protection protocols
• In line with relevant training / qualifications held, deliver specific Healthy community project/ programme, e.g. Exercise Referral, gym-based classes, falls prevention, according to the parameter discussed with line manager. At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.
• Qualified instructor in relevant discipline to deliver sessions independently i.e. Gym level 3, NGB level 2 or higher. Minimum qualification of Level 3 Exercise/GP Referral and L4 Diabetes & Obesity Qualification a preference
• Experienced in planning, delivering and monitoring sessions.
• Passion for improving the health of the local community.
• Ability to use MS tools.

Benefits

• We align with the Real Living Wage foundation
• 2% Bonus for all colleagues
• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
• Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development
• Access to our Company Pension scheme
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafés
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more
• We are Places for People Group, a social enterprise committed to building homes and delivering services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure, we change lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we aim to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler
• We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause