Health Improvement Practitioner - Physical Activity Specialist
We are recruiting for two roles:
- 1 x Full-Time position (37 hours per week)
- 1 x Part-Time position (30 hours per week)
Hours will be worked across the centre's operating hours of 8:00am to 8:00pm, with occasional Saturday shifts from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
£26,147.16 per annum
Permanent subject to funding
Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a passion for health improvement? Do you have the skills to make a difference for our clients who require enhanced support and information with their health needs? If so we would love to hear from you.
Healthworks is an award winning charity working with local communities across the North East to tackle health inequalities and improve health, wellbeing and life outcomes. Our work has been nationally recognised as making an outstanding contribution to the health and well-being of local communities by the King’s Fund.
Role
We are currently recruiting for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Health Improvement Practitioner to join our specialist Physical Activity team. You will actively support clients across the region to tailor a safe and appropriate exercise programme that improves their mental and physical health working towards identified and agreed goals. You will also give them the confidence to better understand their health and take up regular exercise.
Please note that we are recruiting for two positions. One is a full-time post, working predominantly Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend working. The second is a part-time post, working primarily on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
There may be occasions where both post holders are required to work on Wednesdays and weekends to meet service needs and support caseload demands.
About You
You will be an enthusiastic individual with a passion for health improvement. You will be motivated to use your skills to make a difference for our clients who require enhanced support and information with their health needs.
You will currently hold a level 2 Gym Instructor certificate and a level 2 Group Exercise Qualification. You will be willing to undertake additional qualifications such as Exercise on Referral Instructor Level 3, Postural Stability Instructor, BACPR Specialist Instructor.
You must also hold full driving license with own vehicle or access to a vehicle for travel.
The successful candidate will embrace and reflect the values upheld by Healthworks. Our commitment to tackling health inequalities is at the heart of everything we do. This position provides you with an opportunity to work with our partners to address health inequalities and their impact on the most vulnerable people within our population.
Our Commitment
We know how important our team is to the amazing work that we do in our local communities. In return we offer;
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Free membership to both our gyms
- Training and development opportunities
- The opportunity to work for a friendly and positive organisation that genuinely makes a difference to people’s lives.
We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
We are committed to taking positive and proactive steps to ensure that we provide a safe and caring environment, free from discrimination for everyone.
Interested in applying?
To apply please download an application pack from www.healthworksnewcastle.org.uk/get-involved/work-for-us/
Or if you would like to have an informal chat about the role and our organisation please contact Rory Harrison on 0191 272 4244
Closing Date: Midday Friday 21 August 2026
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CV’s
Pay: From £26,147.16 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
Work Location: In person
