Job Overview
Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
Job shares will be considered
Contract: Maternity Cover; Fixed-term
£17.50–£19.08 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
Do you want to be part of a unique Community where people live, work, learn and celebrate life together?
The Lantern Community
The Lantern Community is a unique and inclusive home for 54 residents (adults with diverse abilities) and welcomes day placements from the local area. Situated within 15 acres of beautiful Hampshire countryside, we provide meaningful opportunities through our nine workshops, fostering independence, creativity and a supportive community.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Healthy Living Team Leader to lead our Healthy Living provision, supporting adults with learning disabilities and diverse abilities to improve their health, wellbeing, confidence and independence through meaningful fitness, exercise and healthy lifestyle activities.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with a passion for health and fitness, who enjoys working in a person-centred environment and making a genuine difference in people's lives.
About the Role
As Healthy Living Team Leader, you will work collaboratively with our residential, healthcare and support teams to deliver engaging and accessible healthy living programmes tailored to individual needs.
You will lead and facilitate a variety of fitness and wellbeing activities, support Companions (adults with learning disabilities) to achieve their personal goals, supervise support staff and volunteers, and ensure the safe and effective operation of the Healthy Living service.
The role combines leadership, coaching, fitness instruction, programme planning and person-centred support within an inclusive community setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Healthy Living service and supporting staff.
- Deliver inclusive fitness, exercise and wellbeing activities for adults with diverse abilities.
- Complete fitness assessments, inductions and personalised exercise programmes.
- Develop accessible and Easy Read fitness and healthy living plans.
- Adapt activities to meet a wide range of abilities and support needs.
- Work closely with healthcare professionals and support teams to promote holistic wellbeing.
- Support individuals to make informed choices about their health, fitness and lifestyle.
- Motivate and encourage participants to achieve personal goals and greater independence.
- Ensure all activities are delivered safely and in accordance with support plans and risk assessments.
- Maintain equipment, facilities and records in line with health and safety requirements.
- Manage budgets, resources and programme records effectively.
- Support volunteers and colleagues.
- Contribute to community events, celebrations and festivals.
Essential Criteria
- Professional qualification in Personal Training, Physical Education, Sports Coaching, Health & Wellbeing, Psychotherapy or a related discipline.
- Experience working with adults with learning disabilities or other diverse abilities.
- Experience leading healthy living, fitness, sports or wellbeing activities.
- Experience designing accessible fitness programmes and Easy Read resources.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and positive behaviour support approaches.
- Experience supervising, supporting or managing staff and/or volunteers.
- Excellent fitness knowledge and practical coaching skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate and engage individuals with diverse abilities and support needs.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to remain calm, reflective and professional.
- Strong literacy, numeracy and record-keeping skills.
- Flexible, proactive and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to person-centred support and inclusion.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
Interview Process
Informal discussions and/or a shadowing opportunity are available for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.
Why Join Us?
- Excellent professional development and training opportunities
- A diverse, friendly and high-quality working environment
- Supportive, creative and dedicated colleagues
- Company pension scheme
- Free meal for most roles
- On-site gym
- Employee and store discounts
- Free on-site parking
- Subsidised workplace counselling
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement answering:
“What is it about working with us in this position that interests you, and what training, skills and experience can you bring?”
Send your CV and supporting statement to:
[email protected]
For more information or a full job description, please email recruitment.
Please Note
We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. Early application is strongly encouraged.
The Lantern Community is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. We operate a value-based recruitment process.
Disability Support
If you require any reasonable adjustments when writing your supporting statement or during the application process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment experience for all applicants.
Pay: £17.50-£19.08 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- What is it about working with us in this position that interests you, and what training, skills and experience can you bring?
Work Location: In person
