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Child and Family Lifestyle Coach


Location
Gravesend, England
Salary
£27,674 a year
Deadline
26 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
11 Jul 2026
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Job summary

Package Description: As a Child and Family Lifestyle Coach, youll be part of our valued 019 Children and Young Peoples Service, supporting families across Warwickshire. You will work with children, young people and families to improve health and wellbeing through evidence-based interventions focused on healthy eating, physical activity, breastfeeding, responsive weaning and oral health. Job Introduction We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Child and Family Lifestyle Coach to join our Warwickshire team. In this rewarding role, you will engage with children, young people and families across North, South and Central Warwickshire to help them make positive and sustainable lifestyle changes. Using behaviour change techniques such as motivational interviewing, goal setting and confidence building, you will provide tailored support to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities. You will work within family hubs, healthy child clinics, schools and community settings, delivering one-to-one and group interventions to families with children aged 019 years, and up to 25 years for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role also includes supporting families identified through the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) and signposting them to relevant services and community resources.

Main duties of the job

As a Child and Family Lifestyle Coach at HCRG Care Group, you will be an integral part of the 019 Children and Young Peoples Service team in Warwickshire. Your role will involve working directly with children, young people, and families to promote health and wellbeing through structured, evidence-based interventions. This includes focusing on areas such as healthy eating, physical activity, breastfeeding, weaning, and oral health. You will need to employ behaviour change techniques and work within various settings including clinics, schools, and community hubs. Additionally, you will assist in providing support to families through the National Child Measurement Programme, facilitating access to appropriate services.

About us

HCRG Care Group is a key player in the delivery of community-based healthcare services in the UK. Their mission is to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities across diverse populations by providing high-quality care that is both accessible and effective. The company operates a range of services including health visiting, school nursing, sexual health services, and childrens services. They focus on using evidence-based approaches to deliver care and engage with communities in meaningful ways. HCRG Care Group prides itself on its multidisciplinary teams who work collaboratively with local partners and agencies to provide holistic care solutions.

Details

  • Date posted: 11 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £27,674 a year
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 1525431957
  • Job locations: HCRG Care Group, Warwickshire, CV6 6NY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Package Description

As a Child and Family Lifestyle Coach, youll be part of our valued 019 Children and Young Peoples Service, supporting families across Warwickshire.

You will work with children, young people and families to improve health and wellbeing through evidence-based interventions focused on healthy eating, physical activity, breastfeeding, responsive weaning and oral health.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Child and Family Lifestyle Coach to join our Warwickshire team.

In this rewarding role, you will engage with children, young people and families across North, South and Central Warwickshire to help them make positive and sustainable lifestyle changes.Using behaviour change techniques such as motivational interviewing, goal setting and confidence building, you will provide tailored support to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities.

You will work within family hubs, healthy child clinics, schools and community settings, delivering one-to-one and group interventions to families with children aged 019 years, and up to 25 years for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This role also includes supporting families identified through the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) and signposting them to relevant services and community resources.

  • Undertake holistic assessments with children, young people and families to identify health and lifestyle needs.
  • Develop personalised support plans focused on healthy eating, physical activity and wider wellbeing.
  • Deliver one-to-one and group-based interventions in community settings.
  • Support families with breastfeeding, responsive weaning and oral health advice.
  • Use motivational interviewing and other behaviour change techniques to encourage sustainable change.
  • Monitor progress and evaluate outcomes through regular follow-up.
  • Signpost and refer families to local services and community resources.
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to service evaluation and improvement.
  • Work collaboratively with Health Visitors, School Nurses, Family Hubs and partner agencies.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in health improvement, public health or community development.
  • Experience working with babies, children, young people and families.
  • Knowledge of behaviour change techniques, including motivational interviewing.
  • Understanding of public health and health promotion principles.
  • Strong communication and group facilitation skills.
  • Experience delivering interventions in community settings.
  • A good understanding of health inequalities and barriers to lifestyle change.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent IT and record-keeping skills.
  • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Desirable:

  • Breastfeeding knowledge.
  • Trauma-informed practice training.
  • Level 2 Stop Smoking qualification.
  • Experience working in a 019 service, Family Hub or school nursing setting.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in health improvement, public health or community development. Experience working with babies, children, young people and families. Knowledge of behaviour change techniques, including motivational interviewing. Understanding of public health and health promotion principles. Strong communication and group facilitation skills. Experience delivering interventions in community settings. A good understanding of health inequalities and barriers to lifestyle change. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent IT and record-keeping skills. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

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