Health & Wellbeing Activator

We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Health and Wellbeing Activator to bring inclusive, person-centered health programmes to life at our Westfield Hub in Sheffield for 25 hours per week. From initial assessment to programme completion, you will guide each individual through a safe and supportive journey, designing tailored one-to-one and group sessions, monitoring progress and connecting people with appropriate opportunities to stay active and socially connected. You will work closely with Leisure United colleagues, healthcare professionals and community partners to ensure services are safe, welcoming and responsive to local need, while capturing outcomes and celebrating the difference the programme makes., You'll manage the day-to-day delivery of our exercise referral programme and support people who self-refer or are referred by healthcare professionals. From initial assessment through to programme completion, you'll create a safe, welcoming and motivating experience for every participant.

• Deliver tailored one-to-one and group health and wellbeing sessions, including exercise referral, falls prevention and health checks.
• Complete health and lifestyle assessments, risk stratification and goal setting to design safe and appropriate programmes.
• Support each person from referral and induction through to review, signposting and programme completion.
• Build confidence, independence and social inclusion through physical activity and behaviour change support.
• Maintain accurate client records and collect attendance, outcome and impact data.
• Work closely with healthcare professionals, community partners and Leisure United colleagues to strengthen local pathways and promote the programme.
• Help create a clean, safe and welcoming environment and celebrate participant success through case studies and partner communications.
What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who's ready to lead by our values every day-creating a welcoming, positive and high-quality experience for our participants, partners and colleagues.
• Is Here for Everybody - creates inclusive, person-centred sessions where people of all backgrounds and abilities feel welcomed, valued and supported.
• Is a Local Supporter - takes pride in working with the Westfield community and builds positive relationships with local healthcare and community partners.
• Raises Their Game - uses evidence-based practice, takes responsibility for quality and outcomes, and looks for ways to improve the service.
• Keeps Playing - stays positive and solutions-focused when supporting complex referrals or responding to changing programme needs.
  
  To succeed in this role, you will be a confident and motivating practitioner with at least 3 years exercise referral experience, strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to reducing health inequalities. You will hold recognised Level 3 Fitness Instructor and Level 3 Exercise Referral qualifications, and be comfortable supporting people with long-term health conditions, older adults and vulnerable or under-represented groups., A recognised Level 3 Fitness Instructor qualification accredited by REPs or CIMSPA.
• A Level 3 Exercise Referral qualification.
• At least three years' experience delivering exercise programmes to adults with health conditions or people referred by health or care professionals.
• Experience planning, delivering and evaluating physical activity interventions, including group-based sessions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate people with a range of risk factors, medical conditions and support needs.
• Confidence using IT systems to maintain records, interpret basic health data and report outcomes.
• A flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and some weekends, based on client and programme needs.
It would be great if you also have specialist Level 4 population qualifications, experience working with diverse communities or people with disabilities, knowledge of falls prevention, or experience in sports facility operations. You'll need a recognised First Aid qualification, and the role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check provided by Leisure United.

At Leisure United, we're more than just a workplace-we're a community creating welcoming, inclusive hubs where football, fitness, food and community come together., Because this is more than a Health and Wellbeing Activator job. It's a chance to be part of something that makes a difference. Leisure United is a charitable trust, so what we do goes beyond running great football and fitness facilities. Our hubs create positive opportunities for people and communities-helping more people get active, connect with others and enjoy the benefits of sport and wellbeing. This is an opportunity to shape a growing health and wellbeing service, deepen your specialist practice and make a genuine difference within a thriving community sports and fitness hub. You'll join a supportive organisation that believes in developing its people, recognising success and creating opportunities for progression.