Physical Activity & Health Officer (Adults)                            

Grade 3: £22,373.73 - £26,102.69

12 month fixed term contract

Derby County Community Trust has a clear mission.  We harness the power of Derby County Football Club to improve lives and communities through sport, physical activity, health and education.  We help more than 25,000 people per year and our work is recognised and respected at regional and national levels.  Since 2008 we have been encouraging participation and achievement in sport, improving health and wellbeing, providing and enhancing education and promoting equality and diversity.

We care about our community; we care about our people.  We have an exciting opportunity for a Physical Activity & Health Officer (Adults) to join our Health team focusing on the delivery of our projects that support patients living with long term health conditions and to support people to live well with pain.  

Our values underpin everything we deliver as a charity you will be responsible for modelling these values through yourself and your work.  Alignment to our values is key to being successful in this role, along with excellent communication, good IT skills and the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Using your experience working with, and supporting, individuals with specific health concerns you will work as part of a team delivering health interventions using motivational interviewing as a key driver to enable changed behaviour.  You will work with people on a one to one and group work basis to make positive healthy lifestyle changes, so the ability to quickly build relationships is key along with the ability to inspire and motivate others towards behavioural change.

You will be qualified Mental Health First Aider, ideally with either a level 3 Personal Trainer or GP Referral qualification, and possess an ability to demonstrate an empathetic and person-centred approach with an understanding of how physical activity has a positive impact on individuals health and wellbeing – and the ability to communicate this effectively with all participants. 

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sharon Dale (Health Manager) on [email protected]

To apply please complete the Derby County Community Trust Application Form which can be downloaded from https://www.derbycountycommunitytrust.com/about/careers (outlining which role you are interested in) and return, along with a completed Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form, to [email protected]

Closing date- Wednesday 28th August 5pm

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.

Derby County Community Trust’s Job Applicant Privacy Policy can be found at www.derbycountycommunitytrust.com/about/careers.