Physical Activity Team - Senior Manager

HealthWORKS Newcastle aims to find new ways of helping people to better health, whatever their age, health problems, ability or background. We work across the city to support people living in areas of high need to make positive lifestyle changes which can improve their health and wellbeing. We are currently recruiting a Senior Manager to lead our Physical Activity Team.

The Senior Manager will use their experience, skills and knowledge to build a strong and skilled team to provide a service dedicated to making a difference to our local community.

The ideal applicant will hold a REPS Level 3 qualification and an additional specialised qualification (or equivalent qualifications). The successful applicant will have a minimum of 2 years’ post qualification experience of working with people with long term conditions, along with considerable management experience.

DBS clearance (Disclosure and Barring Service) is mandatory.

• 30-37 hours per week (negotiable)
• Grade 8, pay – point 24 (£23,780 pro-rata per annum)
• Central base: The Health Resource Centre, Benwell and The Lemington Centre, Lemington
• Fixed Term for 1 year (subject to review)
• Completed applications to be received by Midday on Monday 3 October 2016
• Interviews planned for week commencing 10 October 2016

If you are interested in this vacancy please visit our website to download an application pack http://www.healthworksnewcastle.org.uk/. Alternatively please telephone 0191 272 4244 to request an application pack.

Applications by CV will not be considered

Applicants should assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion if you have not been contacted to attend an interview by Thursday 6 October 2016.

HealthWORKS Newcastle (HWN) is committed to taking positive and proactive steps to ensure that we provide a safe and caring environment, free from discrimination, for everyone in our community.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

HealthWORKS Newcastle is proud to be a smoke free workforce.

Required experience:

• Post qualification: 2 years