Health and Wellbeing Coach

Maximus; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus seeks a Health and Wellbeing Coach to provide personalized support focusing on lifestyle behavior change. This home-based role involves delivering health advice through various channels, aiming to empower individuals to improve their health and wellbeing. The position requires relevant qualifications and experience in health coaching, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

9% combined pension

Flexible benefits package

Holiday trade scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of direct health coaching experience.
• Experience in behaviour change interventions for lifestyle issues.
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face, telephonic, and digital health coaching support.
• Facilitate individuals in establishing and attaining health-promoting goals.
• Support behaviour tracking and community engagement.

Skills

Communication

Motivational interviewing

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Digital literacy

Education

Relevant health coaching qualification

Degree-level education

Job description

Description & Requirements
Be part of something great. Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year.

Here in the UK, we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives.

From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care. Salary £23,700 - 28,700. The role is home-based, offering online health advice and support. Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave
• 9% combined pension
• Flexible benefits package
• Holiday trade scheme (subject to HMRC rules)

The Health and Wellbeing Coach provides personalised support to individuals to empower them to take control of their health and wellbeing, focusing on lifestyle behaviour change, including but not limited to:

• Healthy Eating and Nutrition
• Physical Activity
• Weight Management
• NHS Health Checks (outreach)

As a Health and Wellbeing Coach, you will facilitate individuals in establishing and attaining health-promoting goals, aiming to reduce health risks, improve self-management of chronic conditions, and enhance quality of life.

The role involves delivering face-to-face, telephonic, and digital health coaching support to diverse community and healthcare settings through one-to-one and group sessions, tailored to needs and preferences. Responsibilities include:

• Triage and assessment
• Lifestyle behaviour change support (e.g., smoking cessation, physical activity, diet, alcohol reduction)
• Problem solving
• Motivational interviewing

Delivery of multi-channel, personalised health coaching via:

• Face-to-face, telephonic, and digital coaching
• In-app messaging, text, and email

Supporting behaviour tracking, appraising caseloads, and utilising local community assets to maximise opportunities for behaviour change, while adhering to quality standards and guidelines. The role also includes outreach community engagement, supporting screening services, community events, and external meetings.

Work in line with business and contract performance requirements, including SOPs, policies, and quality management frameworks. Participate in audits, professional development, and ensure accurate data collection to support effective caseload management and service delivery.

Qualifications & Experience (Essential):

• Relevant health coaching qualification or accredited skills programme
• Minimum six months of direct health coaching experience
• Experience in behaviour change interventions for lifestyle issues
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals
• Caseload management experience using a Case Management System
• Data input and processing experience
• Commitment to professional development

Desirable qualifications include membership of professional bodies, management experience, degree-level education, and experience supporting individuals with long-term health conditions.

Individual competencies required include understanding of social determinants of health, behaviour change principles, excellent communication skills, stakeholder engagement, confidentiality, and digital literacy. The role requires flexibility, commitment to team and service standards, and a proactive approach to personal development.

Maximus is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting applicants with disabilities through the Disability Confident scheme, including guaranteed interviews for eligible candidates. We ensure reasonable adjustments are considered during recruitment.

Minimum salary £23,700; maximum salary £28,700.