An exciting opportunity is available for a passionate, enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated Physical Activity Referral Specialist. This role will contribute to the provision and coordination of the Westminster Physical Activity Referral Specialist (PARS).
The role will use behaviour change methods to help support adults 18+ with long-term conditions to be physically active, delivering one-to-one support and group exercises from one of the leisure centres on the framework.
We would like to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:
* Delivering one-to-one and group interventions for adults who may have health conditions, with potential co-morbidities and complex needs.
* Understanding of behaviour change.
* Appropriate qualifications: Level 3 GP Referral Instructor (CIMPSA or REPS registered), and Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes or Level 4 Cardiac Rehabilitation (desirable).
* Minimum of two years experience.
* Excellent organisation and communication skills.
Main Duties of the Job
* Work to procedures set out in the National Quality Assurance Framework (NQAF) for Exercise Referral Schemes.
* Assist the Exercise on Referral Coordinator with visits to GP surgeries, and support the Programme's work and objectives.
* Establish and maintain good relationships with participants, motivating and encouraging them on the Physical Activity Referral Scheme to adhere to a regular physical activity programme.
* Carry out pre and post scheme assessments of participants and devise appropriate activity plans for each individual.
* Refer participants to other services where appropriate.
* Ensure that appropriate standards of conduct are complied with at all times.
* Assist in the communication and promotion of the scheme's services.
* Assist in the development of the Physical Activity on Referral scheme through innovative ideas.
* Be aware of your role in managing emergencies, accident reporting, and reporting defects as necessary.
* Deal with complaints in a sensitive manner, promptly and politely in accordance with Everyone Active guidelines.
* Champion in role and take personal responsibility for all hygiene, health and safety policy and procedure relevant to the position while on shift.
About Us
Welcome to Everyone Health. Everyone Health offers a behaviour change approach to improving the health of local communities. We do this by providing dynamic and bespoke healthy lifestyle services to partners across the sector and deliver effective prevention and treatment services.
Job Responsibilities
Westminster Physical Activity Referral Instructor
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAIN PURPOSE
Working on the Westminster Physical Activity Referral Service (PARS), helping to support adults 18+ with long-term conditions to be physically active by delivering one-to-one support and group exercise from one of the leisure centres on the framework.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
* Work to procedures set out in the National Quality Assurance Framework (NQAF) for Exercise Referral Schemes.
* Assist the Exercise on Referral Coordinator with visits to GP surgeries and support the Programme's work and objectives.
* Establish and maintain good relationships with participants, motivating and encouraging them on the Physical Activity Referral Scheme to adhere to a regular physical activity programme.
* Carry out pre and post scheme assessments of participants and devise appropriate activity plans for each individual.
* Refer participants to other services where appropriate.
* Ensure that appropriate standards of conduct are complied with at all times.
* Assist in the communication and promotion of the scheme's services.
* Assist in the development of the Physical Activity on Referral scheme through innovative ideas.
* Be aware of your role in managing emergencies, accident reporting, and reporting defects as necessary.
* Deal with complaints in a sensitive manner, promptly and politely in accordance with Everyone Active guidelines.
* Champion in role and take personal responsibility for all hygiene, health, and safety policy and procedure relevant to the position while on shift.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes.
* Mental Health First Aider.
* Emergency First Aider.
Special Conditions
Be willing to work evenings and weekends as appropriate.
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.
£27,425.64 a year pro-rata for part-time hours.
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