Job Introduction
The Physical Activity Team are currently seeking a number of enthusiastic and forward- thinking Physical Activity Specialists who are passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of the local community by increasing physical activity levels and shaping the way we help people move more for better health. This will include working as part of a dedicated and experienced team to deliver Medway Active Referral programmes to people who are living with a long-term health condition as well as promoting the benefits of physical activity to community partners and educating various group numbers from the general public to health professionals about the importance of being physically active for good health. The delivery of this work will be face to face and via digital media, including the delivery/support of group exercise classes, one to one exercise prescription, physical activity projects, group education session and presentations within community settings and local exercise facilities.
Duties of the role will include supporting the delivery of key community physical activity projects which encourage residents to lead more active and healthier lives.
The role will require the post holder to assist with Physical Activity Projects within the wider Public Health team and the community, which includes communication of complex information and concepts (including health outcomes, inequalities and local and national guidance/best practice) to a diverse audience including community groups and health professionals. This will involve effectively engaging and communicating with other organisations, building relationships, managing conflict, encouraging contribution and sustaining commitment to deliver shared Public Health objectives.
The postholder will be required to assist develop health promotion material to promote the benefits of physical activity and dangers of inactivity, to empower individuals and communities to have more control over their decisions that influence their health and wellbeing. This will involve supporting the work of the Physical Activity Alliance, the Supporting Healthy Weight Network and Whole Systems Obesity by encouraging networking and engagement of individuals and organisations in Medway who have an important job of supporting and empowering the public to make healthy lifestyle choices.
The successful post holder will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Phillip Carr on phillip.carr@medway.gov.uk
In return we offer you:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Generous local government pension scheme package
- Access to wider training and development qualifications
- Flexible working scheme
- Travel plan discounts
- Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker
- Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service
- Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers
- The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our Council Plan priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change.
Our organisation:
Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.
Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.
We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.
Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.
Important Information-
Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile
Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement
Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.
For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.
Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
