Community Wellbeing Worker

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To apply for this role click on the ‘Apply Online’ button below. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account you will be guided through the set up process.

Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.

Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached.

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

Are you passionate about supporting people to live well in their community? Do you have the skills and enthusiasm to promote physical health, activity and wellbeing to children, young people, adults and families?

Join us as a Community and Wellbeing Worker and be part of a team committed to improving lives, delivering community services, and empowering individuals to lead healthier, more active lives.

Who you are…

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A qualification in Physical Activity, Exercise Instruction, Health, Early Years, Youth Work, Education, or Social Care to a minimum Level 3, or equivalent proven work experience
• Experience of working in community development, public health, or related fields
• Experience in design, delivery and implementation of physical health activity and health improvement programmes
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to both collaborate and work independently
• Experience in leading or supporting projects in partnership with local organisations or community groups
• A commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and positive behavioral change

A Level 3/4 qualification in exercise or physical activity is desirable due to the practical delivery and oversight of our current community activity programmes.

You’ll have the chance to work on a wide range of impactful projects that support physical, personal, social and wellbeing development while enhancing your skills and career in a fulfilling, community-focused environment.

About the role…

As a Community & Wellbeing Worker you will play a key role in delivering Rutland’s physical health and wellbeing offer. Duties include:

• Working closely with partners to reduce health inequalities, increase physical activity, and improve access to services across all communities.
• Developing and delivering evidence-based physical activity and wellbeing programmes for children, young people, adults, and families—supporting both prevention and early intervention.
• Coordinating and delivering a range of early and focused support through groupwork and 1:1 interventions, including physical activity-based sessions.
• Supporting and promoting the physical health, mental health, and wellbeing offer available across Rutland.
• Collaborating with volunteers, community groups and multi-agency partners to deliver impactful, innovative solutions focused on active lifestyles and improved wellbeing.

As a Community and Wellbeing Worker, you will be required to work flexibly, when the community needs support. A full UK driving license is required to enable the post holder to travel around the county. Evening and weekend work may also be required.

The successful applicant for the Community and Wellbeing Worker post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.

The Community and Wellbeing Worker interviews will be held on 28 January 2026. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.

Our offer to you:

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Find out more:

To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Steph Logue, Wellbeing and Prevention Team Leader on slogue@rutland.gov.uk 07500 051016 or Chloe Hemmings at chemings@rutland.gov.uk

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

How to apply:

Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all of our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.