We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Physical Activity Instructor to join our Health & Wellbeing team at Enable! About Us: Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community. At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive: Benefits: 30 days of annual leave - pro rata for part time roles (plus 8 bank holidays) Life Insurance Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work) A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc) Gym Membership Reports to: Mental Health Programme Lead Based: Putney, Roehampton & Richmond, with cover in Wandsworth when required Salary: £31573.08 per annum (Pro Rata) Contract: 3 months fixed term (with possibility of extension) Work Arrangement: 10 hours per week DBS: Enhanced Role Overview: Reporting to the Mental Health Programme Lead, the post-holder will be responsible for delivering a 10 week, 1:1 personal training programme to clients with severe mental health illnesses (SMI) which can include: Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Severe Clinical Depression. The post-holder will be responsible for attending initial and final assessment meetings either side of the 10 week programme for each client assigned to them as part of the Active Wellbeing programme. The post-holder will also be responsible for supporting the Mental Health team with basic administrative tasks when sessions are not able to be delivered, which can include, but are not limited to, processing referrals, supporting engagement activities and organising assessments. The Health and Wellbeing Team are a passionate group of health professionals who empower people to make lasting changes to their health and wellbeing and improve their quality of life. We put the person at the centre of everything we do, building innovative initiatives that tackle barriers to improving health. We are experts at reducing health inequalities, real or perceived, and creating lasting changes. Main Duties/Responsibilities: Design and deliver a weekly physical activity session for each client considering safety and progression with each of the 10 sessions. Engage in all client assessments prior to and beyond their 10-week programme Active engagement and design of goals and individualised exercise plans for each client Monitor clients’ exercise intensity, type, and ability to ensure clients are exercising safely. Monitoring clients’ mental wellbeing during sessions to ensure safety and communicating any concerns to the line manager. Responsible for arranging weekly sessions with clients. High level of communication between instructor and client to confirm session times and locations. High level of communication between instructor and line manager to report any concerns with a clients mental and physical wellbeing during sessions. Provide motivation and encouragement for clients to engage in sessions and stay engaged in their programme. Responsible for the setup of equipment for outdoor or online sessions. Responsible for checking in and out of sessions with the Active Wellbeing team to ensure safety of both instructor and client. Responsible for checking the safety of equipment. If equipment is faulty and needs to be replaced, responsible for communicating this with the Active Wellbeing programme lead. Responsible for administering first aid in the event of an accident and ensuring that safety requirements are met in all areas. Complete relevant administrative tasks when sessions are unable to be completed. The successful candidate will have Level 3 qualified personal training certification (essential) Class based instructing qualifications (essential) At least 2 years' experience in a role that involves delivering face-to-face personal training physical activity support Experience working in a mental health setting and/or long term health conditions (essential) Experience working with vulnerable groups (desirable) Mental health first aid, suicide prevention or mental health awareness qualification (desirable) or willingness to undertake training (essential) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Commitment to diversity, valuing differences and working collaboratively Able to work flexible hours if required by the post and able to work in various settings This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts. Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.