Derby County Community Trust has a clear mission. We harness the power of Derby County Football Club to improve lives and communities through sport, physical activity, health and education. We help more than 40,000 people per year and our work is recognised and respected at regional and national levels. Since 2008 we have been encouraging participation and achievement in sport, improving health and wellbeing, providing and enhancing education and promoting equality and diversity.
We care about our community; we care about our people.
Derby County Community Trust is looking for a motivated and compassionate Physical Activity & Health Officer to join our Health team, supporting individuals engaged in substance misuse recovery programmes across Derbyshire.
This exciting role will use sport, physical activity and wellbeing interventions to help individuals improve their physical and mental health, build confidence, reduce isolation, and support long-term recovery.
You will work alongside specialist treatment services to deliver person-centred support through 1:1 sessions, group activities, and tailored physical activity programmes in community settings.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about helping people improve their wellbeing
- Can motivate and engage individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Understands the positive impact of sport and physical activity
- Can work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
In return we can offer:
- Workplace pension scheme
- Cash Health Plan including 24 hour EAP, GP service, health related discounts and a discount shopping scheme
- Life Assurance scheme (minimum 3x salary benefits)
- Annual leave of 20 days per year (excluding bank holidays), increasing each year to a maximum of 25 days per year (pro-rata)
- Christmas Shutdown (in addition to annual leave)
- Training & Development opportunities
- Complimentary season tickets for Derby County Football Club (x2 tickets)
- 20% discount in DCFC Megastore
Pay: £24,656.21-£26,102.69 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free fitness classes
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
