Exercise Specialist

This is a very exciting time to join us! Our Village in Atherton provides amazing opportunities to grow and develop as an individual and as part of a new team.

The role of Exercise Specialist is integral to the Village; we are looking for someone who is passionate about the health benefits of regular exercise, especially in later life and during long term illness.

As a Level 3 Exercise Referral (GP referral) or equivalent, we need you to lead, organise and deliver a wide and inclusive range of exercise activities, aimed at improving the health and well-being, both physically and emotionally, of our customers and members of the local community. As a Belong Exercise Specialist you will be responsible for the day to day running of the studio working closely with colleagues, GPs and any other professional organisations. Supported by Belongs Lead Exercise Specialist you will design well rounded exercise programmes to support those living with dementia.

Belong is a values-driven organisation, we put our customers and staff at the heart of everything we do, in return for your commitment you will also receive a range of attractive benefits including a competitive pension, access to ongoing training, refer a friend scheme and death in service.

Salary: £13.00 p/h.

This position is for 35 hours per week.

More information can be found on our website www.belong.org.uk/jobs

We anticipate a high volume of applications for this role; we reserve the right to close this role early

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

• Paid DBS*
• Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Real Living Wage regardless of age
• Refer a friend scheme
• Death in Service payment to a beneficiary of your choosing
• Subsidised meals in our Bistro
• Access to Employment Assistance programme
• o Confidential Counselling, Mental Health, Finance support
• Full PPE and LFT & PCR tests provided on site
• Career Progression
• Auto Enrolment pension
• Free Wi-Fi
• Full Support, shadow shifts and training