Post Title: Health & Wellbeing Services Coach- Level 2 Personal Trainer qualification required
Department: Community & Wellbeing Services
Reporting Line: Assistant Manager (Health & Wellbeing Services)
Pay Band: £8779.68
Hours: 12 core hours per week
Location: Hybrid contract Home based / Norfolk/ Great Yarmouth
Closing Date:10th September 2026
Proposed Interview Dates: 16th,17th & 18th September 2026
Please complete an application form to apply for this role, we do not accept C.V's
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role along with a current drivers licence and access to a car.
Job Purpose
This role will coordinate and deliver Health & Wellbeing services across Norfolk. This includes the coordination and delivery of a new service to enhance mobility, increase activity, reduce loneliness, and promote independence, wellbeing, and social connection for older people living in Great Yarmouth the Communities in Motion programme. The role may develop over time as Age UK Norfolk continues to seek new opportunities to develop these services across the county.
Level 2 Personal Trainer qualification is a mandatory requirement
Duties and responsibilities
Specific to the Communities in Motion Programme
General
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To act as an ambassador for Age UK Norfolk.
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Work according to the ethos, values, and behaviours of Age UK Norfolk.
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To participate in the appraisal scheme and undertake training appropriate to the development of your job role and in line the organisations' statutory obligations.
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To work to the agreed standards and policies of the organisation including public relations; equal opportunities; confidentiality; complaints procedure; personnel and financial procedures.
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To carry out other duties that are consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the post.
A high level of written and verbal English and Maths
Level 2 Personal Trainer qualification
Experience of working with people (in a professional or personal context) to advocate for their views and wishes and have their voice heard
Experience of working with older people
Experience of working with vulnerable people of any age
Managed or supported volunteers to use Microsoft applications
Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to communicate with older people who have communication barriers
Ability to prioritise and plan work, be very well organised and work independently to meet deadlines, make decisions appropriate to the level of role
Ability to be solution focussed when encountering obstacles as part of day-to-day work
Ability to work under pressure
Competent in using Microsoft applications, e.g. Word, Outlook, and basic database systems
Good listening skills and empathetic to peoples needs
Committed to working with and a passion to support older vulnerable people
