REQ007505 - NERS Exercise Professional

Conwy County Borough Council; Conwy; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Conwy County Borough Council is seeking an Exercise Professional to deliver the National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) in Conwy's Leisure Services Department. You will conduct initial consultations, supervise gym sessions, and facilitate group exercise classes as part of a 16-week programme for adults referred by NHS professionals.

The role requires a recognised Exercise Referral qualification and is subject to a DBS check.

Qualifications

• A recognised Exercise Referral qualification is essential for this post.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial consultations and ongoing reviews with clients.
• Supervise gym sessions.
• Facilitate group exercise classes.

Skills

Exercise referral qualification

Communication skills

Education

Exercise Referral qualification

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and dedicated Exercise Professional to join our team within Conwy’s Leisure Services Department.

The National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) is a chronic condition prevention and management programme which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of sedentary and inactive adults who are at risk of developing or who have an existing chronic condition. It provides a 16-week programme of physical activity to individuals referred by NHS health professionals, using behaviour change techniques to embed positive physical activity habits.

Once referred, patients that meet the criteria are invited to their local leisure centre for an initial assessment with a qualified exercise referral professional. They will be offered a tailored, supervised exercise programme for 16 weeks and their progress will be reviewed at key points.

REQ007505 - NERS Exercise Professional

Company: Conwy County Borough Council

Salary: £27,709 - £29,071 per annum (G04)

Hours: Full-time

Location: Conwy

Working pattern: Field-based

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 30 Oct 2026

Closing date: 16 Nov 2026

As an Exercise Professional you will play an integral role in the delivery of the Exercise Referral programme in Conwy. The post holder will conduct initial consultations and ongoing reviews with all clients; supervise gym sessions; and facilitate group exercise classes as part of the role. A recognised Exercise Referral qualification is essential for this post. Due to the nature of the role, this post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Fel Gweithiwr Ymarfer Corff Proffesiynol byddwch yn chwarae rhan allweddol wrth gyflwyno’r rhaglen Atgyfeirio Cleifion i Wneud Ymarfer Corff yng Nghonwy. Bydd deiliad y swydd yn cynnal ymgynghoriadau cychwynnol ac adolygiadau parhaus gyda’r holl gleientiaid; goruchwylio sesiynau campfa; a hwyluso dosbarthiadau ymarfer corff grŵp fel rhan o’r swydd. Mae cymhwyster Atgyfeirio i wneud Ymarfer Corff cydnabyddedig yn hanfodol ar gyfer y swydd hon. Oherwydd natur y rôl, mae’r swydd hon yn amodol ar wiriad boddhaol gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

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