Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. With us, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on the people we care for & their families. We are looking for a compassionate, inspirational & enthusiastic Active Life Trainer. It’s challenging, satisfying work and you’ll reap the rewards of making a difference, every day. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work. So if you’re committed to putting the welfare of our patients first, get in touch. Your Day-to-Day… You’ll be working 40 hours a week (flexible to cover 7 day service and evening and weekend) Under the management of active life lead, complete elements of the active life process, guided by standard operating procedures and protocols. This may include, but is not restricted to: gym inductions, exercise session, care planning and grading targets and goals; interventions on a group or individual basis, grading and adaptation of activities to suit individual strengths and needs and aspects of individual programme design Support individuals in our care to identify and work towards meeting their personal goals and aspirations through the active life referral process Work with a degree of autonomy and as part of a team to manage a designated caseload within your scope of practice Share information effectively and concisely in a range of situations (effective daily documentation; attendance at required meetings to handover information; face to face handovers of information to colleagues; care planning; contribution to reports) Support staff, carers, and individuals in our care to learn new techniques or regain pre-existing ones (including healthy lifestyle though exercise interventions and correct use of equipment) Contribute to the development and evaluation of educational and vocational resources for students and individuals in our care Contribute to the supervision, mentoring and education of others (including students) with more experienced colleagues as required You are Level 2 gym instructor GCSE Maths and English, Grade C or above or Functional Skills Level 2 (GCSE grade C equivalent) Higher education qualification in a health or social care field, and Or Sports health and fitness industry Assistant Practitioner Level 5 Foundation Degree Level 3 Apprenticeship in care Adapting and grading activities and tasks to support independence and confidence Confident to run groups and activities, whilst motivating individuals to engage Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles Monthly reflective practice & support Expert supervision & peer support Pension scheme “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount savings Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Ready to make a positive change? Please click on the ‘apply now’ link below. Join us!