Independent Health & Wellbeing Coach for NHS Programs

97 Reed Wellbeing Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Reed Wellbeing is seeking a self-employed Health & Wellbeing Coach to deliver NHS Healthier You sessions across Essex. You’ll run group or one-to-one sessions, in line with our curriculum, and travel as required using your own vehicle.

Availability is 12–20 hours per week, with pay of £50 per 90-minute session. You’ll support participants to adopt healthier lifestyles using evidence-based coaching and flexible, patient-centred approaches.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in exercise referral or health promotion.
• Training in behaviour change delivery using 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 sessions in group or one-to-one settings.
• Motivate and empower participants to adopt healthier lifestyles using evidence-based coaching techniques.
• Adapt delivery to meet diverse needs and learning styles of participants and create an inclusive environment.
• Monitor participant progress, review sessions, and celebrate achievements while identifying additional support needs.
• Signpost participants to local health, wellbeing and lifestyle services where required.
• Participate in training, supervision, and CPD to ensure high standards of service delivery.

Skills

Group facilitation

Health coaching

Motivational interviewing

Communication

IT skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Exercise Referral/Health Promotion

Tools

Digital platforms

Data recording systems

CRM systems

Job description

Reed Wellbeing is seeking a self-employed Health & Wellbeing Coach to deliver NHS Healthier You sessions across Essex. You’ll run group or one-to-one sessions, in line with our curriculum, and travel as required using your own vehicle.

Availability is 12–20 hours per week, with pay of £50 per 90-minute session. You’ll support participants to adopt healthier lifestyles using evidence-based coaching and flexible, patient-centred approaches.