Physical Activity Leader

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare trust in Greater London is seeking a Physical Activity Leader to join their Wandsworth Healthy Lifestyle Team. The successful candidate will engage with children and mothers, promoting healthy lifestyles through innovative physical activity sessions. A Level 3 exercise qualification and experience in community health programmes are essential. The role offers opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Support with housing needs

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working options

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and delivering physical activity programmes.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience planning and promoting community participation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Health4Life weight management programmes to children and mothers.
• Engage and motivate children in physical activities.
• Travel between venues throughout the borough.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to engage children

Knowledge of physical activity and health policy

IT skills

Ability to work flexibly and adapt

Education

Level 3 exercise‑related qualification

Degree or diploma in relevant subject

Post-natal exercise qualification

Job description

Job Summary

CLCH are looking for an enthusiastic and self‑motivated physical activity leader to join the Wandsworth Healthy Lifestyle Team.

The Wandsworth Healthy Lifestyle Team work across the borough to deliver Health4Life weight management programmes to children aged 2‑11 and mothers with a baby under 2 years old. The team work alongside Health Visitors and School Nurses to provide excellent locally based care to families within Wandsworth.

Excellent communication skills and a kind, compassionate manner are essential to deliver motivating physical activity sessions. The role requires creative exercise approaches to engage children of all ages. Mobile and agile working is key, so the successful candidate will be comfortable travelling between venues throughout the day.

Main duties

• Degree, diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject area or equivalent specialised physical activity experience.
• REPS or CIMSPA registration.
• Experience working with children.
• An enthusiastic, can‑do attitude.

Why join CLCH?

• CLCH has been assessed as ‘good’ by the CQC and is on the top 120 places to work list by the HSJ and Nursing Times.
• Employee benefits include support with housing needs through a rental deposit loan scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development and training, both in‑house and externally.
• Central to the development and delivery of a new service.

About Us

Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction into community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role.
• Single occupancy accommodation in Central London – we can help you find accommodation and support you with your deposit.
• Support with gaining your driving licence (T&C’s apply).
• Car lease scheme (T&C’s apply).
• Flexible working options.
• Annual travel card loan.
• Training, support and development in your career.

Job Details

• Band: 4
• Salary: £33,094 to £36,195 per annum inclusive of HCAS
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working
• Job location: 166 Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 4HR
• Reference number: 824-SOUTH-7406337-A
• Posted: 25 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Job responsibilities

See Person Specification for details of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education / Qualification (Essential)

• Level 3 exercise‑related qualification, registered with CIMSPA.
• A degree, diploma or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through working in specialised physical activity.
• Post‑natal exercise qualification.
• Basic literacy and numeracy, general education.

Education / Qualification (Desirable)

• Nutrition qualification or CPD.
• Evidence of continuing education and training.

Experience (Essential)

• Experience delivering and promoting physical activity programmes in a community environment.
• Experience planning a series of progressive physical activity sessions leading to sustainable community participation.
• Experience working with adults and children (age 0‑11) in a 1‑2‑1 and group environment to support positive lifestyle change.

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience providing or developing health interventions for targeted groups.
• Experience dealing with members of the public who may have communication difficulties.

Skills & Knowledge (Essential)

• Sound knowledge of physical activity, health policy, and the links between physical activity and health as well as knowledge of the public health agenda, current health legislation, and the health care needs of individuals in the community.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate projects.
• Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of implementing evidence‑based practice and ability to identify and access sources of information to inform practice.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and plan, organise, review and prioritise own workload.
• Ability to be flexible and responsive to organisational needs, adapting to change with an open approach to new ways of working.
• Excellent IT skills across and a proven ability to master new IT systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Motivated to learn and develop to meet the needs of the service.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity to service users and have respect for clients as individuals.
• Understanding the need for confidentiality and commitment to Equal Opportunities.

Skills & Knowledge (Desirable)

• An understanding of physical activity delivery system and pathways.
• Understanding awareness and experience of working with different ethnic communities within the borough.

Personal Attributes (Essential)

• Able to carry out the duties of the post.
• Health cleared by occupational health for the role specified.
• Able to travel around the borough (car, bike, public transport, foot).
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable and reliable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Central London Community Health Trust

166 Roehampton Lane

London

SW15 4HR

Employer website https://clch.nhs.uk/