A new and exciting opportunity has arisen at Cygnet Hospital Colchester for a trained Fitness Instructor to work across the hospital delivering patient-centred individual and group activity and fitness programmes both within the hospital and in the local community.
Cygnet Hospital Colchester is a 69 bedded hospital in the independent sector delivering care to males with mental health problems, learning disabilities and autism.
This is a 37.5 hours per week role, which will involve working a mix of days, evenings and weekends which gives the successful applicant an opportunity for flexible working.
The role will provide opportunities for further training and development.
So if you are passionate about ensuring those with mental health problems and learning disabilities have access to excellent physical health and fitness support and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
The post holder will:
Be an experienced or newly qualified trainer with at least Level 2 Certificate in fitness instructing (awarded by Active IQ, City & Guilds, CYQ and VTCT) or OCR Level 2 Certificate in teaching exercise and fitness
Work collaboratively with the Heads of Service and Multi-disciplinary teams across the Hospital to deliver needs led and patient-centred activity and fitness provision to the patient group
Be skilled at motivating people with compassion to engage in exercise in order to support their physical and mental health
Design and deliver an inclusive and responsive exercise service that has the flexibility to meet the needs and capitalise on the strengths of the people in the hospital
Work alongside the physical health nurse, OT and therapies team
Empower your clients to reach their health & fitness goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle
Attend supervision and training as required by your line manager, both to support and educate you on your career development
We are looking for people who have…
Have previous experience of working as a Fitness Instructor.
Preferably have experience in working with people who have mental health problems/ learning disabilities
Highly organised, with a positive attitude
Proactive ability to problem solve
A confident facilitator of activities in this field
Knowledgeable of suitable activities & pastimes to support mental health service users both Adults and Young People
Positive in your approach to working with challenging behaviours
Experienced in planning, resourcing & carrying out events & activities
Ability to be flexible in approach to aid motivation
In return we will offer you:
Supervision & peer support
Opportunities for learning & development
Employee Discount Scheme
Company pension scheme
Health Cash Plan
Free lunch while on duty
Free parking
For further details on all our benefits, please visit https://cygnetjobs.co.uk/benefits/
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
