Do you want to make a difference within your local community, supporting people to improve their lives through leisure?
If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real different to local people’s lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you!
We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with we have a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives. From Swimming lessons, to walking football and everything in-between we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community.
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to effectively deliver and promote our Health Referral Scheme. This is an exciting new role with the opportunity to completely redevelop and manage the scheme across our Freedom Leisure sites in the Ashford Contract.
So that the scheme can be monitored and evaluated effectively you will be working closely with the Healthy Communities Manager & our Fitness Manager to ensure of correct delivery, administration and promotion of the scheme.
Working as a Health Referral Co-ordinator, you will oversee the referral scheme activities and spearhead the development and implementation of various programs, including cancer rehabilitation, dementia care, and menopause movement sessions.
You will be able to build and manage key relationships and cross-sector partnerships across Freedom Leisure, public health and community, voluntary and third sector organisations.
The good thing is that we provide you with full training and great potential for career progression, we have over 100 facilities across England and Wales – many of our staff have built successful careers with us because they love the having a positive impact in their local communities and enjoy the variety that the role provides.
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday - Sunday (rota basis)
- Level 3 Exercise Referral Qualification
- Proven experience in working alongside patients with a range of health conditions
- Experience in creating, planning and delivering exercise programmes, both one to one and in groups
- An awareness/understanding of local health inequalities
- Able to present and work with a mixture of partners, in the health system and sporting networks
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Team-oriented approach, able to work across organisational boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff
- Excellent communication skills and adaptability skills
- Excellent time management skills – able to work quickly to assist with the delivery of the club weekly
- Empathetic and social individual who wants to help others improve their lives
- DBS Check
- Mobility to travel across sites
Desirable
- Level 4 Qualification in Cancer Rehab, Pulmonary Rehab or any other relevant
- Safeguarding & Child Protection, First Aid
- At least 12 months experience as a Level 3 Exercise Referral Instructor
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?
- My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
- Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
- Incremental holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
- Company pension
- Various insurance and saving schemes
- Financial advice
- Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
- All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment
Closing date: 27th May 2025
Salary: up to £17 per hour
