Job summary
Are you passionate about promoting healthier lifestyles? Join our team as a Lifestyle Advisor in St Helens! You'll manage a caseload of clients, facilitating positive lifestyle changes through personalized programs focused on physical activity, nutrition, weight management and wider determinants of health.
Main duties of the job
If you have excellent communication skills, experience in motivational interviewing, and a drive to inspire others, apply now and be a part of our Integrated Wellbeing Service to improve health and well-being!
For further information, please contact Lucy Colquitt, Healthy Weight Progamme Lead on 01744371111 or email lucy.colquitt@nhs.net
About us
At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard;at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcareto thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.
As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised GP referral Qualification
- Vocational qualification in coaching, teaching and instruction of physical activity (at least level 2 reps)
Desirable
- Recognised Level 4 qualification (REPS)
- Health related degree
- Nutritional qualification
- Children's/ Young people's physical activity qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of physiological benefits and fitness programming for a range of medical conditions
- To understand principles of Motivational Interviewing and models of behaviour change model
- Knowledge of nutrition and weight management principles
- Knowledge of relevant Partner agencies and their functions
Desirable
- Knowledge to run weight management courses
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of the application of the principles of Motivational Interviewing and use of models of behaviour change
- Development and delivery of exercise classes for special populations
- Management of caseloads of clients over a long term period
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Work effectively with a range of external partners
Desirable
- Experience of delivering weight management courses
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised GP referral Qualification
- Vocational qualification in coaching, teaching and instruction of physical activity (at least level 2 reps)
Desirable
- Recognised Level 4 qualification (REPS)
- Health related degree
- Nutritional qualification
- Children's/ Young people's physical activity qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of physiological benefits and fitness programming for a range of medical conditions
- To understand principles of Motivational Interviewing and models of behaviour change model
- Knowledge of nutrition and weight management principles
- Knowledge of relevant Partner agencies and their functions
Desirable
- Knowledge to run weight management courses
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of the application of the principles of Motivational Interviewing and use of models of behaviour change
- Development and delivery of exercise classes for special populations
- Management of caseloads of clients over a long term period
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Work effectively with a range of external partners
Desirable
- Experience of delivering weight management courses
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).