Salary: £13.60p/h.
This position is for 35 hours per week.
This is a very exciting time to join us Our Village in Chester provides amazing opportunities to grow and develop as an individual and as part of a new team.
The role of Exercise Specialist is integral to the Village; we are looking for someone who is passionate about the health benefits of regular exercise, especially in later life and during long term illness.
As a qualified Gym Instructor/Personal Trainer with Level 3 Exercise Referral (GP referral) or equivalent, we need you to lead, organise and deliver a wide and inclusive range of exercise activities, aimed at improving the health and well-being, both physically and emotionally, of our customers and members of the local community. As a Belong Exercise Specialist you will be responsible for the day to day running of the studio working closely with colleagues, GPs and any other professional organisations. Supported by Belongs Lead Exercise Specialist you will design well rounded exercise programmes to support those living with dementia.
Belong is a values-driven organisation, we put our customers and staff at the heart of everything we do, in return for your commitment you will also receive a range of attractive benefits including a competitive pension, access to ongoing training, refer a friend scheme and death in service.
More information can be found on our website
We anticipate a high volume of applications for this role; we reserve the right to close this role early
As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:
Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
Level 3 Exercise Referral (GP Referral) qualification or equivalent
Level 3 Gym Instructor/Personal Trainer
Desirable Qualifications:
Level 4 long term neurological conditions
Level 4 pulmonary rehabilitation
Level 4 obesity and weight management
Level 4 nutrition
Level 4 cancer rehabilitation
Level 4 cardiac rehabilitation
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safely deliver a professional standard of exercise to the older generation in accordance with Belong standards and values
Organise and deliver a range of exercise activities throughout the village which aim to improve health & wellbeing
Supporting Responsibilities:
Ensure customer needs in relation to exercise are identified, agreed, assessed and regularly reviewed in accordance with their electronic care plan
Design, organise, coordinate and facilitate a range of physical exercises based on customer preferences and requirements
Develop and maintain a robust recording system for exercise that meets Belong requirements
Ensuring relevant changes to a customer's health, wellbeing or choices are reported and recorded
Maintain up-to-date risk assessments within the exercise studio
Conduct appropriate inductions and fitness assessments for all users prior to exercise
Explain and demonstrate effectively with each participant, and their care team where appropriate, to ensure an understanding of each exercise undertaken
Use exercise information accurately to assess, monitor and manage contraindication/risks to participant's health during exercise
Work closely with the Belong colleagues across the Village to ensure appropriate, enjoyable and fulfilling exercise and activity programmes are created and maintained though out the village
Consult with colleagues, GP and any other professional organisations to design well rounded exercise programmes
Continuously develop the service by seeking out customer feedback and adapting as appropriate
Liaise with the village team and the Belong at Home service to facilitate support when required
Carry out moving and handling with the use of aids and equipment where required
Ensure relevant infection prevention and control procedures are followed at all times
Be a visible and positive role model for excellent person centred customer support and practice; working in accordance with Belong standards and values; developing and enabling a culture
Benefits
Paid DBS*
Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
Flexible working hours
Real Living Wage regardless of age
Refer a friend scheme
Death in Service payment to a beneficiary of your choosing
Subsidised meals in our Bistro
Access to Employment Assistance programme
o Confidential Counselling, Mental Health, Finance support
Full PPE and LFT & PCR tests provided on site
Career Progression
Auto Enrolment pension
Free Wi-Fi
Full Support, shadow shifts and training