Self-Employed Health & Wellbeing Coach for NHS Programs

Reed; West of England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Wellbeing is seeking Self-Employed Health & Wellbeing Coaches to deliver NHS Healthier You sessions across Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire. Roles offer flexibility and rewarding work delivering group and/or one-to-one sessions.

You will engage participants, motivate lifestyle changes and travel as required with your own vehicle. Expect 12–20 hours per week at £50 per 90‑minute session.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Exercise Referral, Health Improvement/Promotion/Public Health, Nutrition & Weight Management, Coaching & Behaviour Change, or Education & Training.
• Evidence of training, qualification, or assessed competence in behaviour change delivery, aligned with recognised frameworks (e.g. COM‑B, Behaviour Change Wheel, motivational interviewing or health coaching approaches).
• Fully First Aid trained, with a valid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver NHS Healthier You Programme sessions in group and/or one-to-one settings, in line with curriculum, resources and quality standards.
• Motivate and support participants to make sustainable lifestyle changes using evidence-based coaching techniques.
• Adapt delivery to diverse needs and learning styles to create an inclusive environment.
• Monitor progress, conduct regular reviews and celebrate achievements while identifying additional support needs.
• Signpost participants to local health and wellbeing services when required.
• Participate in training, CPD and quality improvement activities to ensure high standards.
• Contribute ideas to improve programme delivery and outcomes.

Skills

Health coaching

Behaviour change

Group delivery

Communication

Education

Level 3 in Exercise Referral

First Aid trained

Health Promotion/ Public Health

Job description

Reed Wellbeing is seeking Self-Employed Health & Wellbeing Coaches to deliver NHS Healthier You sessions across Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire. Roles offer flexibility and rewarding work delivering group and/or one-to-one sessions.

You will engage participants, motivate lifestyle changes and travel as required with your own vehicle. Expect 12–20 hours per week at £50 per 90‑minute session.