Physical Activity and Leisure Co-ordinator

Physical activity and exercise play a vital role in improving physical health, enhancing mental wellbeing and supporting recovery. Participation in meaningful physical activity can improve fitness, reduce the impact of long-term health conditions, increase confidence and self-esteem, promote social inclusion, and support individuals to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

Working directly with service users, the post holder will support the delivery of physical activity, exercise, health promotion and leisure interventions that contribute to improved physical and mental wellbeing. Through individual and group-based approaches, the post holder will encourage and motivate service users to adopt healthier lifestyles, increase their levels of physical activity, and engage in meaningful and purposeful occupation.

The post holder will work collaboratively with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nursing Staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to support the assessment of service users' physical activity needs, identify strengths and goals, deliver interventions, monitor progress and contribute to recovery-focused care planning.

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

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