Wellbeing & Recovery Activity Co-ordinator

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Physical Activity and Leisure Co-ordinator to support the delivery of activity, exercise and leisure programmes for service users at Guild Lodge, Whittingham near Preston.

You will work with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Nursing staff, planning and facilitating varied activities aligned to rehabilitation goals and individual interests.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 4 or equivalent diploma/degree, e.g. Sports Science, or working towards.
• GCSE/level 5 or above in English and Maths or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of physical activity, exercise, health promotion and leisure interventions.
• Collaborate with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nursing Staff and the MDT.
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate a varied programme reflecting service users' interests and recovery goals.
• Assess activity needs and monitor progress as part of recovery-focused care planning.

Skills

Group exercise facilitation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Progress monitoring

Education

NVQ level 4 or equivalent diploma/degree e.g. Sports Science

GCSE/level 5 English & Maths or equivalent

Job description

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Physical Activity and Leisure Co-ordinator to support the delivery of activity, exercise and leisure programmes for service users at Guild Lodge, Whittingham near Preston.

You will work with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Nursing staff, planning and facilitating varied activities aligned to rehabilitation goals and individual interests.