Exercise Referral Instructor

2 weeks ago


Norwich, United Kingdom South Norfolk and Broadland District Council Full time

Other key information: Community-based delivery role covering South Norfolk and Broadland districts

Fixed Term for 12 months

Are you passionate about supporting people with medical conditions to improve their physical health?

Role Snapshot... You will deliver community-based referral programs that support clients with a range of conditions where exercise has been deemed a suitable treatment.

You will instill lifestyle change and support clients to improve their health and wellbeing through regular exercise and healthy habits to improve their quality of life.

What you could be part of...

The Communities Team provides a range of services for residents which include; engaging with community groups, delivering a highly regarded holiday scheme for young people, providing physical activity opportunities for those with stable health conditions, building bespoke support packages for vulnerable people, facilitating grant programs including our Community at Heart Lottery, processing information for Assets of Community Value (ACV) and enabling a variety of events to take place.

The team puts the resident first. Our aim is to enable communities to flourish and the projects we deliver and facilitate are key to this ethos.

Working at the Council enables you to be part of an organisation which is proud to deliver high quality, customer focused services. Our success comes from us being commercially astute and business-like. Continuous improvement is also vital and we challenge ourselves to develop new and innovative ways to improve the services that make a real difference to people's lives.

What you'll be doing...

*Planning, delivering and assessing a range of exercise referral patients including working with clients in groups, teaching classes and on a 1:1 basis to meet their needs and progress their fitness.
*Conducting initial consultations with clients to assess that their condition meets the inclusion criteria and collate baseline data.
*Creating progressive exercise plans to challenge the client and produce the best health improvements at the final review.
*Supporting clients to access wider support services as part of a holistic approach to improving their wellbeing in general.
*Tracking the progress of participants and producing reports so that the scheme's impact can be evidenced on funding bids.

You must have...

*Level 3 Exercise Referral Instructor Qualification
*Have or be prepared to complete a First Aid Qualification to a minimum of "Emergency First Aid at Work"
*An understanding of a range of health conditions including exercise prescription for these conditions
*Demonstrable experience of instructing health and fitness to individuals and/or groups
*Demonstrable experience writing fitness programmes to meet individual needs, monitoring and evaluating progress of clients
*A current driving licence and the ability to travel extensively within the project delivery areas with necessary equipment.

What's in it for you...

Our package includes:
*25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 5 years' service plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees)
*Opportunity to work your hours flexibly to improve your work life balance (where operationally possible)
*Employer pension contributions of 15% with the option to make additional voluntary contributions
*Access to our One Team Rewards scheme including discounts in high street shops and restaurants, employee assistance programme and car lease scheme - with more to come
*Payroll giving scheme
*Regular reviews with your line manager, develop a personal development plan, as well as opportunities to undertake training
*Compassionate leave and sickness entitlement for times of need
*Support towards volunteering days in the community and encouragement to be involved with fun activities to raise money for local and national charities.

Interview date: To be confirmed

Other Information



  • Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom South Norfolk and Broadland District Council Full time

    Other key information: Community-based delivery role covering South Norfolk and Broadland districtsFixed Term for 12 monthsAre you passionate about supporting people with medical conditions to improve their physical health?Role Snapshot... You will deliver community-based referral programs that support clients with a range of conditions where exercise has...


  • Norwich, United Kingdom South Norfolk Council Full time

    **Are you passionate about enabling people to become more active and able to manage their health conditions?** **Role Snapshot**Would you like to play a key role in helping people with health conditions to become more physically active? Active NoW is a coordination centre working with health professionals to direct a range of clients to appropriate physical...


  • Norwich, United Kingdom South Norfolk Council Full time

    **Location** Norwich **Application Deadline** Sunday, May 5, 2024 **Salary Band** Band B £22,711 - £25,493 **Job Summary** **Salary and Hours**:£22,711 to £25,493 per annum, 37 hours per week **Contract Type**:Fixed Term for 6 months **Location**:Horizon Business Centre, Peachman Way, Norwich **Other key information**: In person interview and...


  • Norwich, United Kingdom South Norfolk Council Full time

    **Are you passionate about enabling people to become more active and able to manage their health conditions?** **Role Snapshot**Would you like to play a key role in helping people with health conditions to become more physically active? Active NoW is a coordination centre working with health professionals to direct a range of clients to appropriate physical...


  • Norwich, United Kingdom South Norfolk and Broadland District Council Full time

    Are you passionate about enabling people to become more active and able to manage their health conditions? Role Snapshot... Would you like to play a key role in helping people with health conditions to become more physically active? Active NoW is a coordination centre working with health professionals to direct a range of clients to appropriate physical...


  • Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom South Norfolk Council Full time

    Are you passionate about enabling people to become more active and able to manage their health conditions?Role SnapshotWould you like to play a key role in helping people with health conditions to become more physically active? Active NoW is a coordination centre working with health professionals to direct a range of clients to appropriate physical activity...


  • Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk County Council Full time

    **variable hour contract | £12.59 to £13.46 per hour depending on experience (Grade E) | Whitlingham Adventure** **Lead Outdoor Learning Instructor** Whitlingham Adventure offers a wide range of adventurous activities on water and land to young people, adults, families and to local communities. Activities include canoeing, climbing, kayaking,...


  • Norwich, United Kingdom Able2B Full time

    Job Description for Able2B Swimspa Coach/Trainer Are you a motivated dynamic person with some experience in water exercise/training and interested in developing your skills. Some experience of working with individuals within the water is essential but a formal qualification is not mandatory. We would expert any applicants to have some experience of either...


  • Norwich, United Kingdom Able2B Full time

    Job Description for Able2B Swimspa Coach/Trainer Are you a motivated dynamic person with some experience in water exercise/training and interested in developing your skills. Some experience of working with individuals within the water is essential but a formal qualification is not mandatory. We would expert any applicants to have some experience of either...


  • Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust Full time

    To anticipate and assess problems or issues, showing initiative and exercising independent judgement in resolving or actioning them. Identify and report areas within working processes and procedures that could improve service delivery To undertake Looked after Children and Adoption administration duties, receiving and processing telephone calls, including...


  • Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust Full time

    We are looking to appoint a self-motivated individual with initiative, drive, strong interpersonal, admin and IT skills to work as a Palliative Care Coordinator based at The Priscilla Bacon Lodge Hospice, Norwich **Coordination Duties**: To work as part of the team for the Specialist Palliative Care Service liaising closely with clinicians to ensure a...


  • Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust Full time

    We are looking to appoint a self-motivated individual with initiative, drive, strong interpersonal, admin and IT skills to work as a Palliative Care Coordinator based at The Priscilla Bacon Lodge Hospice, Norwich **Coordination Duties**: To work as part of the team for the Specialist Palliative Care Service liaising closely with clinicians to ensure a...


  • Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust Full time

    Identify and report areas within working processes and procedures that could improve service delivery Being multiskilled across the service2To handle telephone calls into the service from members of the public and health professionals confidently and appropriately, regularly providing and receiving complex and sensitive information, taking accurate messages...


  • Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust Full time

    Identify and report areas within working processes and procedures that could improve service delivery Being multiskilled across the service2To handle telephone calls into the service from members of the public and health professionals confidently and appropriately, regularly providing and receiving complex and sensitive information, taking accurate messages...


  • Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust Full time

    Prepare for and develop individual/group activities to meet defined intervention needs. Monitor patients and promptly alert a qualified practitioner when there are unexpected changes. Demonstrate problem solving, and contribute to the solution, working with colleagues. Make basic judgements on patients response to prescribed treatment, and report findings to...


  • Norwich, United Kingdom Daniel Owen Ltd Full time

    Tenancy Specialist Triage Officer FULLY REMOTE WORKING Monday - Friday £18.74per hour PAYE Need to come from a housing management background. Not an ASB Specialist role but must have done ASB as part of a wider housing role. No need for court experience or legal experience but will need ASB experience because there is a lot of risk assessment and...


  • Norwich, United Kingdom Daniel Owen Ltd Full time

    Tenancy Specialist Triage Officer FULLY REMOTE WORKING Monday - Friday £18.74per hour PAYE Need to come from a housing management background. Not an ASB Specialist role but must have done ASB as part of a wider housing role. No need for court experience or legal experience but will need ASB experience because there is a lot of risk assessment and...


  • Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust Full time

    Identify and report areas within working processes and procedures that could improve service delivery Being multiskilled across the services that are supported by Central Booking 2 To handle telephone calls into the service from members of the public and health professionals confidently and appropriately, regularly providing and receiving complex and...

  • Administrator

    3 weeks ago


    Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust Full time

    To provide comprehensive and pro-active secretarial and administrative support ensuring that all administrative processes and tasks are undertaken efficiently, effectively and to a high standard. Contributing to the smooth running of the Autism Service Norfolk. You will be based within a passionate, friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team and a key...


  • Norwich, United Kingdom Epos Now Full time

    **About the Role** As a Complaints Agent you will be responsible for the successful handling of customer complaints in the business, utilising retention methods to mitigate dissatisfaction and increase customer retention. You will serve as the owner for customers who have raised a complaint with our products or services. You will play a critical role in...