Physical Activity Specialist

As a Physical Activity Specialists, you will support our service users to improve their health and wellbeing through safely increasing their levels of activity, through targeted falls prevention and strength-based programmes, through a thorough process of individualised and tailored care, from assessment and planning to implementing and evaluating progress.

You will be working as part of a health team, provide exercise and support via group activity regarding the benefits of, and opportunities to reduce sedentary behaviour and increase habitual levels of Physical Activity, to ensure excellent patient healthcare and contractual outcomes.

Flexibility is required including evenings and weekends / flexitime. You will be working predominantly in the community with some work from home and at our offices (if available)

Non London - £28,500 to £32,500
London - £31,500 to £35,500

• Deliver individual tailored Physical Activity to clients of many backgrounds and abilities in the community. Personalised movement to each service user by assessing their likes, dislikes, wants and abilities.
• Work within your own capabilities and be able to identify service users who may need specialist input. Empower individuals to manage their weight effectively by understanding their individual needs and supporting them to change behaviours.
• Support the recruitment of individuals to the interventions by working with key local stakeholder including local organisations, and signpost families dependent on their needs
• Coordinate local sprots coaches to deliver Physical Activity sessions to children, young people, adults, and families
• Help refine existing programmes in line with evidence, co-production, and sound underpinning theories
• Follow up with individuals after sessions and consultation ensuring they are on track and referring them onto alternative services if necessary (depending on contract requirements)
• Achievement of contracts aims / key performance indicators

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• REPs Level 3 Registration and/or member of CIMSPA
• Experience of working with children, young people, and families
• Experience of working with adults with health problems and disabilities
• Experience of having to prioritise caseload / manage own time effectively

Desirable

• Level 2 certificate in instructing children
• Level 3 Exercise Referral Qualification
• Experience of working with hard to reach groups and tackling health inequities
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplined team
• Experience working in community health programmes

Individual Competencies

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups
• Fluent in English with clear spoken English
• Passionate and enthusiastic about living a healthy and active lifestyle
• Good organisational skills
• Be compassionate, confident, and self motivated

Desirable

• Good understanding of the principles of Confidentiality and Safeguarding
• Full driving licence
• Passionate about encouraging and influencing others to include activity in their everyday lives
• Ability to reflect and appraise
• Ability to communicate in other languages i.e. Polish, Urdu, Gujarati, Romanian, Arabic

Key Contacts & Relationships Internal

• Co-workers, managers, and wider team
• Health Division colleagues
• Maximus central division 
• Maximus companies and associates 
• Colleague forums

External

• Local Authority
• Integrated Care Partnerships / Boards
• Community and Voluntary sector 
• Population being served / supported 
• Sub-contractors and key partners
• Community stakeholders (e.g., school nurses)
• Co-location cooperatives 
• Venue providers
• Healthcare settings including GP Practices / Primary Care Networks

EEO Statement Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal well-being and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic.  Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.    We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for an interview. Your?Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.