Wellbeing Coach

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Career progression

Staff wellbeing focus

Job summary

Solutions4Health leads the Healthy Worcestershire programme and seeks a wellbeing coaching professional. The role involves delivering OTAGO-based exercise sessions across Worcestershire, plus workshops on scams and fraud and tailored lifestyle advice.

Applicants need a CIMSPA-accredited instructor background and the right to work in the UK; no sponsorship is offered. Travel across the county is required.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in health, social care, coaching or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in health coaching or lifestyle management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exercise sessions to adults 18+ focusing on strength, balance and flexibility.
• Run health, safety and nutrition awareness sessions.
• Lead community safety workshops (scams, fraud prevention).
• Use health coaching to motivate sustainable lifestyle changes.
• Triage referrals, book sessions and follow up referrals.
• Maintain participant records and ensure data protection compliance.

Skills

Health coaching

Behaviour change

Communication

IT proficiency

Education

Health or social care qualification

Tools

Data entry

Job description

Solutions4Health leads the Healthy Worcestershire programme for Worcestershire County Council, and this permanent post is a wellbeing coaching role within it. The work centres on OTAGO exercise sessions for strength, balance and flexibility, alongside workshops on scams and fraud and tailored lifestyle advice. The role involves travelling across the county to find venues, and applicants need a CIMSPA-accredited instructor background. Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK, as no sponsorship is offered.

What the job involves

• Deliver exercise sessions for adults aged 18+ to improve strength, balance and flexibility
• Run health, safety and nutrition awareness sessions
• Run community safety workshops on topics such as scam awareness and fraud prevention
• Use health coaching techniques to motivate participants towards sustainable lifestyle changes
• Triage referrals, assess participants' health needs, book sessions and follow up referrals
• Carry out general health assessments on the Integrated Health System (IHS), interpreting clinical information and referring to local services
• Build and maintain relationships with participants, healthcare providers and community partners to promote the Worcestershire Health project
• Provide inclusive, person-centred support covering individual needs, safeguarding, confidentiality and barriers to change
• Keep accurate participant records and service data under company policy and data protection rules, supporting monitoring and evaluation against targets
• Find suitable venues and deliver accessible sessions across the county
• Use participant feedback to drive service improvement and promote independence and healthier lifestyles
• Work flexibly to meet service needs, including travel across the county

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in health, social care, coaching or a related field, or equivalent experience

Registration & licences

• CIMSPA accreditation as an instructor

Experience

• Experience in health coaching, lifestyle management or a community-based health role

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of behaviour change models, including Motivational Interviewing, and their practical application
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage diverse audiences
• Ability to manage a caseload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• IT proficiency, including data entry, reporting and virtual coaching
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and risk management

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check at the appropriate level
• Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Level 3 or 4 qualification in Health Coaching, Nutrition or Physical Activity
• Experience in Worcestershire or knowledge of local health services and community resources
• Experience delivering group workshops or public speaking
• Training in Quality Improvement (QI) or project coordination

What’s offered

• Supportive and inclusive culture where people feel valued and heard
• Opportunity to lead work with a real impact in Worcestershire's communities
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Professional development and career progression
• Autonomy to innovate and help shape wellbeing services