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Active Life Trainer

Taunton, TA3 7BQ
£27,987 per year
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About the role

Overview

Taunton, TA3 7BQ
Full Time
£27,987 per year
6 June 2025

Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

With us, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on the people we care for & their families. 

We are looking for a compassionate, inspirational & enthusiastic Active Life Trainer.

It’s challenging, satisfying work and you’ll reap the rewards of making a difference, every day.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work. 

 So if you’re committed to putting the welfare of our patients first, get in touch.

Your Day-to-Day…

You’ll be working 40 hours a week (flexible to cover 7 day service and evening and weekend)

  • Under the management of active life lead, complete elements of the active life process, guided by standard operating procedures and protocols.  This may include, but is not restricted to: gym inductions, exercise session, care planning and grading targets and goals; interventions on a group or individual basis, grading and adaptation of activities to suit individual strengths and needs and aspects of individual programme design
  • Support individuals in our care to identify and work towards meeting their personal goals and aspirations through the active life referral process
  • Work with a degree of autonomy and as part of a team to manage a designated caseload within your scope of practice
  • Share information effectively and concisely in a range of situations (effective daily documentation; attendance at required meetings to handover information; face to face handovers of information to colleagues; care planning; contribution to reports)
  • Support staff, carers, and individuals in our care to learn new techniques or regain pre-existing ones (including healthy lifestyle though exercise interventions and correct use of equipment)
  • Contribute to the development and evaluation of educational and vocational resources for students and individuals in our care
  • Contribute to the supervision, mentoring and education of others (including students) with more experienced colleagues as required

You are… 

  • Level 2 gym instructor
  • GCSE Maths and English, Grade C or above or  
  • Functional Skills Level 2 (GCSE grade C equivalent)
  • Higher education qualification in a health or social care field, and Or Sports health and fitness industry
  • Assistant Practitioner Level 5
  • Foundation Degree
  • Level 3 Apprenticeship in care
  • Adapting and grading activities and tasks to support independence and confidence
  • Confident to run groups and activities, whilst motivating individuals to engage

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

  • Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
  • Monthly reflective practice & support 
  • Expert supervision & peer support
  • Pension scheme
  • “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount savings

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a positive change?

Please click on the ‘apply now’ link below.

Join us!

 

Benefits & Rewards

NHS Staff Discounts

Cygnet provides its staff with NHS discounts across a range of high street retailers. The discounts can be redeemed by showing your Cygnet ID badge. You can also get further discounts by registering your details with Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card.

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On-site Benefits

Cygnet provides free meals and free on-site parking for employees at work.

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Cycle To Work Scheme

Cygnet will give you exclusive access to a range of benefits with our Cycle To Work scheme.

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Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

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Beverley

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Bev was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Mercy

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Mercy was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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The work in service can sometimes go on forever at night, but not while Mr. Idris is working. He usually approaches each task with concentration and a sense of humour, and he never gives up until he ensures that it is finished. Mr. Idris frequently eases his coworkers with funny jokes and enjoys bringing them along. Weldone Mr Idris.

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Eziaku

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Ezi was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Steven

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Steve was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Victoria

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Tori was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Enite

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The Outwood Night Team- We have had shifts consistently available due to being unable to recruit to them for a variety of reasons. Over the last year this team have worked so hard to ensure that the shifts are covered, they work together to ensure consistency for the residents as well as to support each other. Their hard work has meant that we very rarely run short and we always can meet the needs of the residents. They are a great team and a great support to the effective running of the service.

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Robert

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Robert supported an individual to hospital following a significant head injury, he remained calm and ensured the individual received medical attention

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Pamela

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Pam has gone above and beyond to support the service over the past 2 months. The service is currently dealing with a shortage of team leaders, during this time Pam has offered to support with shift leading & medication administration, this support has been invaluable to the service and has ensured the service is staffed safely, avoiding agency use

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Catherine

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Catherine is an exceptional nurse with outstanding clinical and, especially, communication skills. She clearly and compassionately explain complex medical information, fostering trust and easing anxiety in patients and families. Their strong communication also promotes a positive and collaborative work environment.

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