Physical Activity & Health Officer (Adults)           

About Us:

Derby County Community Trust is a leading charity committed to improving lives and communities through sport, physical activity, health, and education. We harness the power of Derby County Football Club to reach over 25,000 people annually and are recognized for our impactful work at regional and national levels. Since 2008, we've been dedicated to fostering participation in sports, enhancing health and wellbeing, providing quality education, and promoting equality and diversity.

About You:

As a valued member of our charity, you will be expected to embody and promote our core values in your daily work. Your passion and dedication to making a positive impact on others, combined with your understanding of the benefits of physical activity and your ability to build strong relationships, will be instrumental in your success in this role.

Role Purpose:

As a Physical Activity & Health Officer (Adults), you'll be a vital member of our Health team, focusing on delivering projects that support people living with long-term health conditions and promoting healthy lifestyles. You'll work closely with individuals and groups to help them make positive changes to their health and wellbeing through physical activity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver health interventions for adults with long-term health conditions.
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to facilitate behavioural change.
• Conduct one-to-one and group sessions to support participants in making healthy lifestyle changes.
• Build strong relationships with participants and inspire them towards positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve shared goals.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and proficiency in using IT tools.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Mental Health First Aid Certification
• Level 3 Personal Trainer or GP Referral qualification (preferred)
• Proven experience supporting individuals with long-term health conditions
• Strong empathy and person-centered approach
• Ability to motivate and inspire others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in using relevant IT tools

Benefits:

• Salary band (Grade 3) of £22,373.73 with progression to £26,102.69
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Excellent CPD, training and development opportunities
• 24/7 Employee Assistance helpline
• Cash health plan
• Death in service benefit (3x salary)
• Free access to Derby County Community Trust Health & Fitness Sessions
• 2 complimentary DCFC season tickets
• 20% discount at DCFC Megastore
• 28 days’ leave (including bank holidays), increasing by 1 day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 33 days (including bank holidays)
• Annual Christmas shutdown (no annual leave required)

Contract length: 12-month fixed term contract, full time

To Apply: To apply please complete the Derby County Community Trust Application Form which can be downloaded from https://www.derbycountycommunitytrust.com/about/careers and return to [email protected]

Application Deadline: 29/09/2024

Interview dates: W.C. 07/10/2024

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Derby County Community Trust believe our workforce should be as diverse as the communities we serve.  We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity & inclusion throughout our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Safeguarding: Derby County Community Trust have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children, young people, and adults at risk to keep them safe and is committed to working in a way that protects them.  The Trust expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of the Trust’s commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that they will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check (CRC) as part of the recruitment process.

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