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Full/Part Time: Physical Activity Referral Specialist

Competitive Salary £30,784.00 per annum (pro rata for part-time hours)

An exciting opportunity is available for a passionate, enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated Physical Activity Referral Specialist. This role will contribute to the provision and coordination of the Southwark Physical Activity Referral Specialist (PARS).

The role will use behaviour change methods to help to support adults 18+ with long terms conditions to be physically active delivering 1:1 support and group exercises from one of the leisure centres on the framework.

We would like to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

· Delivering one to one and group interventions for adults who may have health conditions, with potential co-morbidities/complex needs.

· Have an understanding of behaviour change

· Appropriate qualifications: Level 3 GP referral Instructor (CIMPSA or REPS registered) and Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes (desirable)

· Minimum of two years’ experience

· Excellent organisation and communication skills

Is this role for you?

If you are interested in supporting people to help change their behaviours to be more active, and would like to work in a fast-moving environment for a national healthy lifestyle organisation then please get in touch.

To apply: please email your CV and supporting statement via Indeed

Closing date: 21st August 2026

Please note: Interviews to be held shortly after closing date.

All offers are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Southwark Physical Activity Referral Instructor

JOB DESCRIPTION

MAIN PURPOSE

Working on the Southwark Physical Activity Referral Service (PARS) helping to support adults 18+ with long term conditions to be physically active by delivering 1:1 support and group exercise from one of the leisure centres on the framework.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Work to procedures set out in the National Quality Assurance Framework (NQAF) for Exercise Referral Schemes
• Assist the Exercise on Referral Coordinator with visits to GP surgeries, and to support the Programme’s work and objectives
• To establish and maintain good relationships with participants, motivating and encouraging participants on the Physical Activity Referral Scheme to adhere to a regular physical activity programme
• Carry out pre and post scheme assessments of participants and design appropriate activity plans for each individual
• Refer participants to other services where appropriate
• Ensure that appropriate standards of conduct are complied with at all times
• Assist in the communication and promotion of the schemes services
• Assist in the development of the Physical Activity on Referral scheme through innovative ideas
• Be aware of your role in managing emergencies, accident reporting and report defects as necessary
• Deal with complaints in a sensitive manner, promptly and politely in accordance with guidelines
• Champion in role and take personal responsibility for all hygiene, health and safety policy and procedure relevant to position, while on shif

PERSON SPECIFICATION

1. SKILLS & ABILITIES

· Strong Communication skills with special population groups

· Ability to take anthropometric measurements

· Ability to record and report accurate data

2. KNOWLEDGE

· Knowledge and understanding of Public Health

· Knowledge of Behaviour Change techniques

· Understanding of relevant health and safety

· Good oral, numerical and written skills

· Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities and managing diversity

3. EXPERIENCE

· Experience as a Physical Activity Referral Instructor (Essential)

· Experience working for Public Health services (Desirable)

· Experience supporting people to change their behaviour

· Experience working with people with long term health conditions

4. QUALIFICATIONS

· Level 3 Exercise Referral Instructor (Essential)

· Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes (Desirable)

· Mental Health First Aider (Desirable)

· Emergency First Aider (Desirable)

· Degree qualified (desirable)

5. SPECIAL CONDITIONS

· Be willing to work evenings and weekends as appropriate

6. SAFEGUARDING

Everyone Health Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the adults, young people and children who use the services. All staff have a responsibility to report any identified concerns of abuse or exploitation through the appropriate route in line with the respective policies and procedures.

FITNESS TO PRACTISE

Applicants will need to confirm if:

· They’re currently subject to a fitness to practise investigations or proceedings by a regulatory or licensing body

· They’ve been removed from any professional register or licensing register

· They’ve had conditions or sanctions placed on their registration

· They’ve ever had restrictions placed on their clinical practice as part of the revalidation process

Everyone Health delivers multi-component health related and lifestyle services, including prevention and early intervention, on behalf of Clinical Commissioning Groups and Local Authorities in community based localities across the UK.

Pay: £30,784.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Sick pay

Work Location: On the road