Health & Wellbeing Coach
We have an exciting full‑time opportunity for you to become our Health & Wellbeing Coach.
We are looking for an individual based near Buckinghamshire, or within a commutable distance such as Oxfordshire or Hertfordshire. Delivery times will primarily be 5pm‑9pm; you must be comfortable working during these hours.
This role involves working with families, young people and adults to support their health and wellbeing.
Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services. In the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that make a profound impact on people’s lives, from assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support.
Key Responsibilities
* Triage and assessment of participants.
* Lifestyle behaviour change support (e.g., stop smoking, increase activity, achieve healthy weight/diet, reduce alcohol consumption).
* Problem solving and motivational interviewing.
* Signposting to additional services.
* Delivering multi‑channel, personalised health coaching support: face‑to‑face, telephonic, and digital.
* Using multi‑mix communications (in‑app messaging, text, email) to share resources and advocate behaviour tracking tools.
* Appraising individuals and population caseloads daily to ensure the right intensity and frequency of support.
* Applying a strength‑based approach to maximise local community assets and the wider health and wellbeing economy.
Qualifications & Experience
* Relevant health coaching qualification or accredited health coaching skills programme.
* Direct health coaching delivery experience.
* Experience delivering behaviour change interventions for specific lifestyle issues (e.g., smoking cessation, physical activity, NHS Health Checks, weight management, alcohol reduction).
* Evidence of supporting vulnerable individuals through change processes.
* Caseload management experience using a Case Management System.
* Experience of inputting and processing data with accuracy, meeting targets and deadlines.
* Continuous professional development to ensure up‑to‑date health coaching provision.
* Experience in a health, community or social care environment, or strong understanding of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
* Desirable: Membership of a professional body (ICF, EMCC, AoC, UKHCA).
* Experience managing and supervising individuals and teams.
* Degree level education in a relevant subject (e.g., Psychology, Behavioural Science).
* Experience supporting people remotely, telephonically, or digitally.
* Evidence of working with individuals with long‑term health conditions.
EEO Statement
Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Maximus is a Disability Confident Leader, offering guaranteed interview opportunities for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Science, Health Care Provider, and Other
Industries
* Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
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