Overview
Healthwise Facilitator Jobs in London, UK at GLL
GLL is looking for 2 Exercise Referral Instructor to work in Basingstoke Sports Centre. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as an Exercise Referral Instructor , there’s never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than a Exercise Referral Instructor, it’s a career. The Exercise Referral Instructor role is responsible for prescribing suitable physical activity and supporting behaviour change for Medically Referred clients.
The Exercise Referral Instructor role will include setting up and undertaking group and individual training sessions along with general day to day operation of the GP Referral programme including referral processing, accurate record keeping and data processing. The Healthwise Team are looking for 2 experienced Exercise Referral Instructor who ideally holds a Level 4 qualification in either Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cancer Rehabilitation or Postural Stability Instructor.
The Exercise Referral Instructor is responsible to the Healthwise Coordinator / Health Manager.
What you’ll do:
To ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the Physical Activity Referral Scheme (PARS), maximising effectiveness of all available resources. Carry out health and lifestyle assessments with referral patients and develop safe and appropriate programmes of physical activity / exercise. Act as first point of contact for patients referred onto the scheme To provide individuals with evidence-based, relevant and culturally sensitive information regarding a healthy lifestyle.
To constructively interact with different people in a variety of areas within the operational team, wider health teams and GLL support services. To instruct Supervised Gym and Healthwise Circuits As a leader within the leisure industry we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else. What you need:
Essential – GP Referral qualification (Level
3) A recognised Fitness instructor or Personal training qualification (Level
3)
Experience of pre-screening / assessing patients for suitability to physical activity / exercise programme
Experience of monitoring and progressing individuals through an exercise programme A good understanding of the health and fitness industry Ability to motivate individuals and support behaviour change Good time management and punctuality As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees: A Values driven organisation Learning & development to support career development Good Pension schemes Discounted gym membership for you and your partner.
A permanent position, up to 12 hours per week. 18 up to £29,751 pro rata Industry leading rates of pay opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we are run plus associated social events Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal Exclusive discounts on our Ski chalets in Bulgaria Health assurance Career pathways, professional development are just the start.
To ensure you stay at the top of your game, we provide training with practical and theory elements too. Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras) 25% off Red Letter Days 25% off Buy A Gift 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products. Ride to work scheme Free eye tests and discounted glasses About GLL:
As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children’s centres. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area.
One of our core values is ‘More than a Job’, because working with us opens up a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we’re having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you.
Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may…
Title: Healthwise Facilitator
Company: GLL
Location: London, UK
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