Activity Hub Coach

Job overview

Fixed pay rate

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual with expertise in health and well-being to support lifestyle interventions within the local community. The successful candidate will facilitate access to physical activity groups in their area and provide information about various activities suitable for all abilities.

The role involves collaborating with leisure and third-sector organisations and utilising behaviour change methods to assist adults over 18 in becoming more active. This may include referrals to classes provided by Rotherham Healthwave, local providers, or more specialised services.

Working closely with multiple teams, the Coach will gain an understanding of local challenges and collaborate with colleagues to find practical solutions. The aim is to help individuals develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to change their health-related behaviours, ultimately improving their overall quality of life, health, and well-being.

This role requires strong coaching skills, patience, and empathy to support individuals in achieving their goals. A person-centred approach is crucial to the success of this service.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders across the NHS and the local community are essential. The Coach will also identify and support primary care staff in making appropriate referrals to the service and raising awareness of available support.

Main duties of the job

• Manage and maintain a caseload of clients throughout their chosen lifestyle intervention.
• Develop individual, evidence-based, tailored support plans, including recommending treatments based on assessed needs. This will include individual and group-based interventions, signposting, and referring to other health, community, and voluntary services.
• Work with clients to set SMART goals using evidence based knowledge, NICE and NHS guidelines.
• To contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the service, including the completion of the required data set. This will include following up clients who do not engage with support and identifying cohorts with multiple risk factors and most at risk
• Ensure that patient related documentation is entered into electronic health records with high degree of accuracy and completeness
• Work with managers and with IT support to maintain data quality and make improvements to data collection where necessary.
• The majority of our sessions are delivered face to face at community venues, so the successful candidate will be required to travel between venues in a timely manner.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Develop individual, evidence-based, tailored support plans that recommend treatments based on assessed needs. This will include individual and group-based interventions, signposting, and referring to other health, community, and voluntary services.
• Work with clients to set SMART goals using evidence-based knowledge, and NICE and NHS guidelines.
• To contribute to monitoring and evaluating the service, including completing the required data set. This will include following up with clients who do not engage with support and identifying cohorts with multiple risk factors and most at risk.
• Ensure that patient-related documentation is entered into electronic health records with a high degree of accuracy and completeness.
• Work with managers and IT support to maintain data quality and improve data collection where necessary.
• Assist managers and clinicians in achieving contracted targets by ensuring data is entered accurately and in a timely manner.
• To manage own time and priorities in providing service..
• To ensure confidentiality and security of patient data is always maintained in compliance with the Data Protection Act.
• To ensure confidentiality of staff, patients and carers is maintained in line with organisations policy.
• To support safe and effective team practices.
• Use relevant training and experience to enhance sessions and empower clients to make positive and sustainable behaviour changes.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.