Health Trainer
Post date: 03-Jul-2013 10:02:02
Mytime Active, Health Division
Mytime Health is responsible for the delivery of an exciting Health Trainer programme designed to help residents of Portsmouth and Hampshire, adopt a healthier lifestyle to ultimately reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
This service provides behaviour change support, motivation and information around four main areas of lifestyle, including healthy eating, physical activity, alcohol and smoking.
Health Trainer (Rushmoor, Hampshire)
£15,500 per annum, pro rata, 30 hours per week, flexible working/part time/job share may be available
The role will include 1:1 and group delivery as a Health Trainer and in weight management in GP surgeries and community venues.
Full training will be available if the successful candidate is not already qualified. With the support of a Community Development Worker, you will be actively involved in engaging individuals on a regular basis, delivering group work and liaising with community health service providers. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your interpersonal skills and gain valuable experience in a varied health promotion role.
No specific qualifications are required but you should have an understanding of local community issues, a flexible work approach, an interest in health and excellent communication skills.
This is a fixed term contract until 30th September 2015 and is subject to satisfactory enhanced CRB disclosure and references.
For more information or to obtain a copy of the job description please see our website www.mytimeactive.co.uk or email George Podd at George.Podd@mytimehealth.co.uk
Closing Date: Friday 12 July 2013 Interviews: Week commencing 15th July 2013
Apply on-line at www.mytimeactive.org.uk