Lead Fitness Instructor

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Job Summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Fitness Instructor to join our Fitness and Wellbeing team based at the Old Chapel Gym, on the Countess of Chester Health Park site. You will be passionate about improving the physical health and wellbeing of vulnerable people. You will be able to communicate with people from all walks of life and motivate and empower others using a collaborative and supportive approach. Excellent leadership and organisational skills and a commitment to continuous service improvement and team working are essential. This is a permanent part-time post for 22 hours per week Monday to Thursday. Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to commence on 23rd December and the proposed interview date is 12th January. Main Duties The post holder will coordinate and maintain our well-resourced gym, "The Old Chapel", ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for all gym users. They will lead the day-to-day running of the service and oversee Fitness Instructors and volunteers. About Us Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, and three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and serve Wirral, Cheshire, Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport. Our aim is to improve lives through a compassionate, person-centred approach. CWP is rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission and holds a Good rating overall. We are a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and hold the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, supporting inclusive recruitment and a culture of diversity. All new starters commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme, which offers up to three weeks of training to support you in meeting the induction and initial training requirements. Details Date posted: 04 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 4 Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Part-time Reference number: 373-SMH2457 Job locations: Old Chapel Gym, Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1BQ Person Specification Essential Level 3 Certificate in fitness instructing which includes gym qualification OR OCR Level 3 Certificate in teaching exercise and fitness, including gym qualification Eligible for registration with Register of Fitness Professionals (REPS) First Aid Certificate Desirable Level 2 Certificate in fitness instructing with children Level 3 GP referral qualification Knowledge & Expertise – Essential Knowledge of human anatomy Physical exercise programmes Understanding the link between physical and mental health Understanding risks for people with learning disabilities, mental illness and dementia within a fitness setting Knowledge & Expertise – Desirable Knowledge of health promotion and healthy lifestyle (e.g., nutrition/diet, balanced lifestyle, stress management) An awareness of bed‑based NHS services Experience – Essential Experience of delivering exercise classes Experience of engaging individuals in physical exercise Experience in leading and/or managing others and/or a service Experience of delivering exercise sessions for vulnerable and/or disabled people Experience – Desirable Previous experience of working within mental health or learning disability services or dementia care Experience in health promotion, care or working with vulnerable people Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website. Employer details Employer name: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address: Old Chapel Gym, Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1BQ Employer's website: https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ #J-18808-Ljbffr