Wellness Coach

NHS; Slough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health services provider in Slough is seeking a motivated Wellness Coach to deliver comprehensive health and wellbeing services and inspire individuals to make positive lifestyle changes. This full-time role includes delivering sessions, conducting health assessments, and collaborating with local health partners. Applicants should have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant field and experience in health programmes. This position offers flexible working, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience delivering health and wellbeing programmes.
• Confident using IT systems with good attention to detail.
• Ability to engage with clients and promote behaviour change.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging health sessions to inspire lasting change.
• Perform health checks and make referrals.
• Support the Shape Up 4 Life programme.

Skills

Motivational skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re looking for a motivated Wellness Coach to deliver integrated health and wellbeing services across Slough, supporting individuals to make positive and lasting lifestyle changes.

Job summary

Wellness Coach – Slough

Salary: £26,375 – £27,000

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Location: Slough

Key responsibilities

Deliver engaging health and wellbeing sessions (in-person)

Complete health checks, assessments, and referrals

Support programmes including weight management, falls prevention, and smoking cessation

Work with GP practices, community groups, and local partners

Operate our mobile health clinic (manual driving licence required)

Work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends

About you

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in health, science, or social science

Experience delivering health or wellbeing programmes

Strong communication and motivational skills

Confident using IT systems with good attention to detail

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourage applications from under‑represented communities, including disabled candidates.

Main duties of the job

Supporting the instructor of the Shape Up 4 Life programme in local community settings.

Effectively managing weekly groups by providing support to participants to improve their behaviour and take responsibility for losing weight using motivational interviewing, negotiating and empathic skills.

Taking anthropometric measures such as height, weight, waist circumference and blood pressure from clients.

Completing appropriate paperwork such as dietary analysis questionnaire, physical activity questionnaire and evaluation forms.

Participating in any necessary training programmes and take responsibility for own development, learning and performance.

Support the delivery of the Health & Wellbeing Slough service

Undertake NHS health checks and general health assessments using the Integrated Health Systems (IHS) in multiple local community settings, in order to support people to make better lifestyle choices and take control of their health, with the option of referring them onto a local lifestyle service as appropriate.

Work closely with GPs and other health professionals, community and voluntary organisations to ensure maximum reach to the residents of Slough.

Promote the digital offer for the service such as the lifestyle quiz and mobile applications (i.e. Quit with Bella, Shape Up 4 Life, Camp Island, Ask Teddi).

Identify and undertake falls risk assessments in service users’ homes, in defined localities across Berkshire.

Support the set‑up and delivery of OTAGO Strength and Balance clinics for those identified as being at potential risk of experiencing a fall.

Work closely with GP practices, community health services, and third‑sector organisations in the identification of patients at risk of experiencing a fall, and in the follow‑up support provided.

Undertake confidential health screening for all referred patients, involving functional measurements and devising appropriate (healthy lifestyle and prevention) programmes. Ensure programmes are reflective of the individual needs of the patients and are mindful of health and safety standards.

Explain to clients the principles of Stop Smoking Services so that they can make an informed choice to stop smoking.

Motivate and empower clients to make behaviour changes.

Deliver a client‑led treatment plan in accordance with national and local guidelines, effectively and professionally supporting the client throughout their quit attempt.

Deliver face‑to‑face, telephone or video support to clients registered on the stop smoking programmes.

Manage conflict effectively either in a group setting or with individual clients.

Monitor outcomes of treatment programmes for their effectiveness.

About us

Solutions4Health are an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We provide a one‑stop solution for commissioners accountable for outcome‑focused integrated Public Health services.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits and outside work permits are not accepted as proof of a right to work in the UK.

We encourage applicants meeting the criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.

Solutions4Health are a disability‑confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, either at the application or interview stage, please contact our HR team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Wellness Coach – Slough

Salary: £26,375– £27,000

Contract: Full‑time, 40 hrs/week

Location: Slough

We are seeking a motivated Wellness Coach to deliver our Shape Up 4 Life weight management programme, plus support NHS Health Checks, Falls Prevention, and Smoking Cessation services.

What you’ll do:

Run engaging health sessions (in‑person & online) to inspire lasting behaviour change.

Take health measurements, complete assessments, and make referrals.

Work with GPs, community groups, and local partners.

Operate our mobile health clinic (manual driving licence required).

Work flexibly, including some evenings/weekends.

What you’ll need:

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in health, science, or social science.

Experience delivering health and wellbeing programmes (weight management a plus).

Great communication & motivational skills.

IT literacy, attention to detail, and adaptability.

We are passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under‑represented communities. We particularly encourage applications from disabled candidates.

Apply now to inspire healthier lives across Slough.

Person Specification

Wellness Coach

Essential

• Educated to NVQ 3 and/or equivalent, preferably in a health, science or social science field
• Experience of working with child and adult Weight Management programmes
• Can demonstrate working knowledge, and practical applications, of Clinical Governance
• Understanding of public health or related fields and the approaches and tools used to improve health and wellbeing
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to input data accurately and good attention to detail in all aspects of work
• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium, and long‑term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
• Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
• Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals, and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions
• Professional calm and efficient manner
• Effective organiser influencer and networker
• Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals
• Completer or Finisher
• Car owner or access to a motor vehicle

Desirable

• Level 2 Fitness Instructing qualification or qualification in Nutrition
• Understand the NHS Health Checks National Program and associated targets
• Knowledge of effective interventions to reduce health inequalities
• Experience of report writing, analysing data
• Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
• Ability to analyse facts and situations and develop a range of options.
• Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Solutions 4 Health Limited

Address

Slough

Slough

Berkshire

SL1 4QT

Employer's website

https://www.solutions4health.co.uk/