Wellness Coach

NHS; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Wellness Coach in Slough to promote integrated health services. The ideal candidate will be skilled in behaviour change techniques and passionate about healthcare, delivering programs to help clients improve their health through motivation and support.

Benefits

Fully funded health plan with over 35 benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Annual leave increases with service

Qualifications

• Experience with child and adult Weight Management programmes.
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance.
• Understanding of public health and related approaches.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to achieve sustainable behaviour changes.
• Conduct health checks and assess patient needs.
• Facilitate group sessions and manage a caseload effectively.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Education

Educated to NVQ 3 or equivalent in health, science, or social science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job summary

Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Wellness CoachinSlough.This is aPermanentjob working a hybrid pattern,with a salary of £25,396.80 to£27,000 depending on experience.

We have exciting opportunities for dedicated highly skilled, enthusiastic Healthcare professionals to join our Healthier Slough team with a passion for innovation and a strong approach to teamwork to deliver integrated services across Slough.

We offer opportunities to support your professional development. You will have an induction programme which will prepare you for the transition into your new role.

Solutions 4 Health employees are auto enrolled onto a ‘fully funded’ V1 Individual Health Plan within their first month of employment, providing over 35 benefits at no cost to you.

Solutions 4 Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We are compliant with all statutory requirements in relation to safeguarding and have processes in place to support staff in their roles and responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

Making referrals to the Shape Up 4 Life Programme.

Using your relevant training and experience to enhance the sessions and empower clients to make positive and sustainable behaviour changes.

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.

To represent S4H in a professional manner, acting as an advocate for the organisation always.

To be flexible about working hours including scheduled weekend and evening work.

Additional duties as required.

Support the delivery of the Healthier Slough service by triaging, assessing, and empowering people who might be at a risk of developing heart disease by enabling and motivating them to address lifestyle issues such as: stopping smoking, achieving a healthy weight, increasing physical activity and drinking too much alcohol.

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 referringthem 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).

Identify and undertake falls risk assessments in service user’s homes, in defined localities across Slough.

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. This will include CO monitoring, the completion of accurate data to comply with Russell standards, and a comprehensive clinical record of weekly interventions.

Plan and organise workload, this will include the management of a caseload of clients.

Deliver face-to-face, telephone or video support to clients registered on the stop smoking Programmes.

Provide a high quality, efficient service throughout a diverse range of community settings.

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

Monitor outcomes of treatment Programmes for their effectiveness.

The advisor may potentially be required to work with complex health needs in relation to behaviour change.

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 application or interview stage, please contact our HR team.

Benefits

Promoting and supporting employee well-being is at the heart of our purpose which is why we offer a range of health and wellbeing support to our teams.

Employee Assistance Programme (inlcuding 24/7 helpline access and health and wellbeing app)

Fully funded V1 HSF Health Plan -over 35 benefits atno cost to you such as contribution to dental, optical, etc and access to Perkboxproviding discount on shopping, gym membership, travel etc.

Cycle to Work scheme

Annual Leave that increases with length or service

Details Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,396 to £27,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

OB1319106SloWC

Job locations

Slough

Slough

Berkshire

SL1 4QT

Job description Job responsibilities

Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Wellness CoachinSlough.This is aPermanentjob working a hybrid pattern,with a salary of £25,396.80 to£27,000 depending on experience.

We have exciting opportunities for dedicated highly skilled, enthusiastic Healthcare professionals to join our Healthier Slough team with a passion for innovation and a strong approach to teamwork to deliver integrated services across Slough.

We offer opportunities to support your professional development. You will have an induction programme which will prepare you for the transition into your new role.

Solutions 4 Health employees are auto enrolled onto a ‘fully funded’ V1 Individual Health Plan within their first month of employment, providing over 35 benefits at no cost to you.

Solutions 4 Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We are compliant with all statutory requirements in relation to safeguarding and have processes in place to support staff in their roles and responsibilities.

If you think you are suitable for this role, please apply now!

Job description Job responsibilities

Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Wellness CoachinSlough.This is aPermanentjob working a hybrid pattern,with a salary of £25,396.80 to£27,000 depending on experience.

We have exciting opportunities for dedicated highly skilled, enthusiastic Healthcare professionals to join our Healthier Slough team with a passion for innovation and a strong approach to teamwork to deliver integrated services across Slough.

We offer opportunities to support your professional development. You will have an induction programme which will prepare you for the transition into your new role.

Solutions 4 Health employees are auto enrolled onto a ‘fully funded’ V1 Individual Health Plan within their first month of employment, providing over 35 benefits at no cost to you.

Solutions 4 Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We are compliant with all statutory requirements in relation to safeguarding and have processes in place to support staff in their roles and responsibilities.

If you think you are suitable for this role, please apply now!

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 organizer, influencer, and networker
• Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
• Completer/Finisher
• Car owner/driver/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.

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 organizer, influencer, and networker
• Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
• Completer/Finisher
• Car owner/driver/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/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Solutions 4 Health Limited

Address

Slough

Slough

Berkshire

SL1 4QT

Employer's website

https://www.solutions4health.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)