Job summary An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated, Postural stability instructor with a level 4 qualification, experience and a special interest in falls prevention and health promotion within specialised population groups. Working within our falls prevention exercise service you will deliver Everyone Healths Falls prevention exercise service throughout West Sussex. The ideal candidate will need to be able to travel across areas of West Sussex to various community settings to deliver sessions. Main duties of the job Sound knowledge of prescribing exercise and advising on physical activity specifically to those at risk of falls. Knowledge of specific postural stability exercise to increase confidence and risk of falls, particularly amongst older adults. Minimum of two years experience working in a physical activity setting. Experience of working with both adults in a one-to-one and group environment, to support positive lifestyle change. REPs Level 4 Registration, Postural stability instructor and/or Member of CIMSPA at Practitioner level. About us At the core of Everyone Health is a highly skilled expert team with extensive experience in strategic and operational management of health business at a national and European level. As key drivers of the business, this team is passionate about quality, service effectiveness, and the application of evidence-based approaches to effective operational delivery. Values brings all our voices to life which we believe stands us apart from our competitors. Our values are shared and are represented in all of our actions. Open we are transparent and honest when working with others, we act with integrity, respect and embrace diversity. Innovative we implement change where needed, work resourcefully and collaboratively with others and each other to ensure outcomes are positive for all. Caring we are caring and we deliver to the highest standards; ensuring person-centered care and evidenced based practice are at the forefront in the delivery of our services. Effective we strive for excellence by being effective; evaluating our services and believing that great services can always be better, ensuring we apply evidence to practice and that we develop policies and procedures in line with this. Safe we make sure staff have the qualifications, competence, skills and experience to keep themselves and others safe. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £25,000 to £27,000 a year per annum, pro-rata for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number U0129-MSD01 Job locations Everyone Health Ltd 3 Watling Drive Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 3EY Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION Postural Support Instructor MAIN PURPOSE To delivery as a specialist Falls Prevention Postural Stability Instructor across our West Sussex falls prevention service to contribute to a reduction in falls and fall-related injuries. This post will In line with NICE guidance and the local community level falls prevention pathway, be responsible and accountable for the delivery of high quality, evidence-based multifactorial falls risk assessments and interventions for adults at risk of falling or who report a fall Deliver group-based strength and balance classes Falls Management Exercise FaME to contribute to a reduction in falls and falls-related injuries To play an active preventative role across West Sussex by spreading the message of the importance of strength and balance exercises and other evidence-based falls prevention activities. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Conduct multifactorial falls risk assessments with eligible adults Deliver progressive and challenging FaME postural stability strength and balance exercise classes, including built-in assessments of homework diaries. To complete baseline and completion assessments at exit, alongside providing maintenance advice and signposting to physical activities in the community Signpost and encourage clients to attend community strength and balance classes to supplement the home exercise programme and to motivate and support compliance with the recommended strength and balance exercises Utilise a range of communication methods including digital technologies, face to face, telephone, email, and texting to ensure client led support is proportionate to individual and varying need Accurately record data and be able to analyse it and make service improvement suggestions based on your findings. Play a key role in producing monthly and quarterly reports Deliver presentations to people in local communities to raise awareness of falls prevention measures, this could be to stakeholders and health professionals and the general public Be compliant with all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines, including the appropriate codes of conduct associated with this post maintain awareness of safeguarding issues, report and acting on concerns in accordance with Everyone Health and Local Authority policies and procedures. Take responsibility for own CPD and participate in Everyone Healths induction, training and continual professional development as required; recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct. Prioritise, organise, and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes high quality. Deliver outstanding patient care, demonstrating empathy, understanding, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering a quality service. Ensure that commitment to equality and diversity is reflected at all stages of project planning, delivery, and evaluation, in line with agreed service standards. PERSON SPECIFICATION 1. SKILLS ABILITIES Be able to plan own time and activities around the varying needs of individuals in the community Respond effectively to referrals in line with agreed service protocols. Strong communication skills written, verbal and non-verbal, and listening skills. Keep accurate records of activity to provide data and monitoring information. Ability to document information in clear accurate English. Good numeracy and literacy skills. Emotionally sensitive and empathetic to members of the public who wish to improve their health. Strong relationship building skills with a range of people, from different backgrounds and situations. Computer literate ability to maintain and monitor information systems in line with the national minimum dataset and adapt to reflect local needs. Flexible and adaptable approach to working. Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise, often managing competing priorities and deadlines. Flexible attitude to working environment and specific community needs, ability to think innovatively to engage specific community groups effectively. Strong team player, whilst also confidentially working independently when reaching out to communities. Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION Postural Support Instructor MAIN PURPOSE To delivery as a specialist Falls Prevention Postural Stability Instructor across our West Sussex falls prevention service to contribute to a reduction in falls and fall-related injuries. This post will In line with NICE guidance and the local community level falls prevention pathway, be responsible and accountable for the delivery of high quality, evidence-based multifactorial falls risk assessments and interventions for adults at risk of falling or who report a fall Deliver group-based strength and balance classes Falls Management Exercise FaME to contribute to a reduction in falls and falls-related injuries To play an active preventative role across West Sussex by spreading the message of the importance of strength and balance exercises and other evidence-based falls prevention activities. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Conduct multifactorial falls risk assessments with eligible adults Deliver progressive and challenging FaME postural stability strength and balance exercise classes, including built-in assessments of homework diaries. To complete baseline and completion assessments at exit, alongside providing maintenance advice and signposting to physical activities in the community Signpost and encourage clients to attend community strength and balance classes to supplement the home exercise programme and to motivate and support compliance with the recommended strength and balance exercises Utilise a range of communication methods including digital technologies, face to face, telephone, email, and texting to ensure client led support is proportionate to individual and varying need Accurately record data and be able to analyse it and make service improvement suggestions based on your findings. Play a key role in producing monthly and quarterly reports Deliver presentations to people in local communities to raise awareness of falls prevention measures, this could be to stakeholders and health professionals and the general public Be compliant with all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines, including the appropriate codes of conduct associated with this post maintain awareness of safeguarding issues, report and acting on concerns in accordance with Everyone Health and Local Authority policies and procedures. Take responsibility for own CPD and participate in Everyone Healths induction, training and continual professional development as required; recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct. Prioritise, organise, and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes high quality. Deliver outstanding patient care, demonstrating empathy, understanding, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering a quality service. Ensure that commitment to equality and diversity is reflected at all stages of project planning, delivery, and evaluation, in line with agreed service standards. PERSON SPECIFICATION 1. SKILLS ABILITIES Be able to plan own time and activities around the varying needs of individuals in the community Respond effectively to referrals in line with agreed service protocols. Strong communication skills written, verbal and non-verbal, and listening skills. Keep accurate records of activity to provide data and monitoring information. Ability to document information in clear accurate English. Good numeracy and literacy skills. Emotionally sensitive and empathetic to members of the public who wish to improve their health. Strong relationship building skills with a range of people, from different backgrounds and situations. Computer literate ability to maintain and monitor information systems in line with the national minimum dataset and adapt to reflect local needs. Flexible and adaptable approach to working. Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise, often managing competing priorities and deadlines. Flexible attitude to working environment and specific community needs, ability to think innovatively to engage specific community groups effectively. Strong team player, whilst also confidentially working independently when reaching out to communities. Person Specification Experience Essential Delivering group-based exercise to older adults Working within a health care setting Experience of working with targeted communities, in particular older people Managing own workload, to ensure tasks are completed on time and to a high standard. Using software systems to document, collate and evidence work. Desirable Knowledge of behaviour change and theoretical principles that support people when embarking on a behaviour change. Knowledge of common risk factors that cause people to fall Awareness of NICE clinical guidance relating to falls Awareness of the benefits of strength and balance exercises Awareness of Age UK guidance for professionals regarding communicating falls prevention messages to older people to address the stigma associated with falling and to effectively engage older people in falls prevention services and interventions Knowledge and understanding of the Patient Confidentiality Act and the Data Protection Act. Qualifications Essential Postural Stability Instructor PSI training course Later Life Training Level 4 PSI accredited by REPS or CIMSPA Desirable Recognised endorsed Chair based exercise or Falls prevention Activity Leaders Qualification: e.g Later Life or OTAGO. YMCA awards Chair Based Exercise qualification special conditions Essential Highly motivated self-starter with resilience, determination, and the ability to see jobs through to completion. Full UK Driving licence and access to a car for work- with business purposes insurance. Evidence of a personal commitment to continuing professional development and to maintaining an up-to-date professional knowledge supporting the development of business within the company. This post involves working with vulnerable adults and as such the post holder will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level DBS. 6. SAFEGUARDING Everyone Health Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the adults, young people and children who use the services. All staff have a responsibility to report any identified concerns of abuse or exploitation through the appropriate route in line with the respective policies and procedures. Person Specification Experience Essential Delivering group-based exercise to older adults Working within a health care setting Experience of working with targeted communities, in particular older people Managing own workload, to ensure tasks are completed on time and to a high standard. Using software systems to document, collate and evidence work. Desirable Knowledge of behaviour change and theoretical principles that support people when embarking on a behaviour change. Knowledge of common risk factors that cause people to fall Awareness of NICE clinical guidance relating to falls Awareness of the benefits of strength and balance exercises Awareness of Age UK guidance for professionals regarding communicating falls prevention messages to older people to address the stigma associated with falling and to effectively engage older people in falls prevention services and interventions Knowledge and understanding of the Patient Confidentiality Act and the Data Protection Act. Qualifications Essential Postural Stability Instructor PSI training course Later Life Training Level 4 PSI accredited by REPS or CIMSPA Desirable Recognised endorsed Chair based exercise or Falls prevention Activity Leaders Qualification: e.g Later Life or OTAGO. YMCA awards Chair Based Exercise qualification special conditions Essential Highly motivated self-starter with resilience, determination, and the ability to see jobs through to completion. Full UK Driving licence and access to a car for work- with business purposes insurance. Evidence of a personal commitment to continuing professional development and to maintaining an up-to-date professional knowledge supporting the development of business within the company. This post involves working with vulnerable adults and as such the post holder will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level DBS. 6. SAFEGUARDING Everyone Health Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the adults, young people and children who use the services. All staff have a responsibility to report any identified concerns of abuse or exploitation through the appropriate route in line with the respective policies and procedures. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Everyone Health Ltd Address Everyone Health Ltd 3 Watling Drive Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 3EY Employer's website https://everyonehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)