Job summary We are seeking a passionate and motivatedChild and Family Lifestyles Coachto join our team and make a real difference in the lives of children, young people (CYP), and their families In this community-based role, you will support families to improve their health, wellbeing, and self-management capacity by applying evidence-based behaviour change techniques. From goal setting to confidence building, you will help families overcome barriers and make sustainable lifestyle changes. You will provide tailored advice and interventions on topics such as healthy eating and physical activity, complete holistic lifestyle assessments, and develop bespoke support packages. As part of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP), you will also engage with school-aged children and families, offering signposting and physical activity interventions to enhance their health outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to empower families through positive change and connect them with wider services through social prescribing. This is a county-wide role covering Essex, with positions available across our four local quadrants: Mid, North, South, and West. We offer both full-time and part-time opportunities, providing flexibility to suit your lifestyle while making a meaningful impact in the community. Main duties of the job Complete family assessments and create tailored, family-focused intervention plans using available resources. Support families through the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP), offering signposting and personalised guidance. Work closely with colleagues across childrens services to ensure families and young people receive the right support. Help shape and deliver local approaches that meet the needs of the target group, contributing to service development and improvement. Follow up with clients during and after interventions to support long-term lifestyle changes. Plan and lead community-based activities, following established procedures and working under the guidance of senior staff. Apply problem-solving skills and contribute to continuous service improvement initiatives. About us About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2 Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £24,486 to £24,486 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number HCRGCG/TP/25229/14963 Job locations HCRG Care Group Colchester Essex CO7 8NN Job description Job responsibilities As aChild and Family Lifestyles Coach,you will be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group,receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: Starting salary of £24,486 with Group Pension Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a numberof our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission Job description Job responsibilities As aChild and Family Lifestyles Coach,you will be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group,receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: Starting salary of £24,486 with Group Pension Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a numberof our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission Person Specification General Requirements Essential Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site Desirable Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site Person Specification General Requirements Essential Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site Desirable Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site 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 HCRG Care Group Address HCRG Care Group Colchester Essex CO7 8NN Employer's website https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)