Gun Wharf (On-Site)
Range 3 - £25,752 - £30,732 per annum
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We are seeking to appoint a Physical Activity Specialist. Who can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.
The Physical Activity Team are currently seeking an enthusiastic and forward- thinking Physical Activity Specialist who is enthusiastic about improving the health and wellbeing of the local community by increasing physical activity levels and shaping the way we help people move more for better health. This will include working as part of a dedicated and experienced team to deliver the Active Medway programmes to people who are living with a long-term health condition as well as promoting the benefits of physical activity to community partners and educating various groups from the general public to health professionals about the importance of being physically active for good health.
The delivery of this work will vary between face to face and virtual. It will include the delivery of group exercise classes, one to one assessment, physical activity projects, group education session and presentations within community settings and local activity facilities.
Duties of the role will include supporting the delivery of key community physical activity projects which encourage residents to lead more active and healthy lives.
The post holder, as a part of the Active Referral Service, will need to have a wide knowledge of physical and mental health conditions and how to advise appropriate activity, safely and effectively, on an individual basis and in a group.
The post holder will maintain regular contact with service users to establish trust and rapport, and conduct basic assessments, along with agreeing goals to ensure the best outcome for them and to help maintain lifestyle changes.
To develop an understanding of medical conditions which will require a high level of awareness and sensitivity when making lifestyle recommendations to individuals. Acknowledging peoples' barriers and helping to effectively influence their behaviour change.
The postholder will develop health promotion material to promote the benefits of physical activity and dangers of inactivity, to empower individuals and communities to have more control over their decisions that influence their health and wellbeing.
This will involve supporting the work of the Physical Activity Alliance, the Supporting Healthy Weight Network and Whole Systems Obesity by encouraging networking and engagement of individuals and organisations in Medway who have an important job of supporting and empowering the public to make healthy lifestyle choices.
The post holder will keep up to date with the latest evidence-based guidance on Physical Activity and Exercise from key government documents and key nationally recognised organisations. This will ensure the design and the delivery to individuals and communities is backed by evidence and best-practice.
The successful post holder will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Phillip Carr on phillip.carr@medway.gov.uk
Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.
When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.
The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:
Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.
Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.
Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.
Important Information-
Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile
For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.
Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.