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Belong Villages Exercise Specialist
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Salary: £13.60p/h. This position is for 35 hours per week. This is a very exciting time to join us! Our Village in Chester provides amazing opportunities to grow and develop as an individual and as part of a new team. The role of Exercise Specialist is integral to the Village; we are looking for someone who is passionate about the health benefits of regular exercise, especially in later life and during long term illness. As a qualified Gym Instructor/Personal Trainer with Level 3 Exercise Referral (GP referral) or equivalent , we need you to lead, organise and deliver a wide and inclusive range of exercise activities, aimed at improving the health and well-being, both physically and emotionally, of our customers and members of the local community. As a Belong Exercise Specialist you will be responsible for the day to day running of the studio working closely with colleagues, GPs and any other professional organisations. Supported by Belongs Lead Exercise Specialist you will design well rounded exercise programmes to support those living with dementia. Belong is a values-driven organisation, we put our customers and staff at the heart of everything we do, in return for your commitment you will also receive a range of attractive benefits including a competitive pension, access to ongoing training, refer a friend scheme and death in service. More information can be found on our website www.belong.org.uk/jobs We anticipate a high volume of applications for this role; we reserve the right to close this role early As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice Essential Qualifications: Level 3 Exercise Referral (GP Referral) qualification or equivalent Level 3 Gym Instructor/Personal Trainer Desirable Qualifications: Level 4 long term neurological conditions Level 4 pulmonary rehabilitation Level 4 obesity and weight management Level 4 nutrition Level 4 cancer rehabilitation Level 4 cardiac rehabilitation MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Safely deliver a professional standard of exercise to the older generation in accordance with Belong standards and values Organise and deliver a range of exercise activities throughout the village which aim to improve health & wellbeing. Supporting Responsibilities: Ensure customer needs in relation to exercise are identified, agreed, assessed and regularly reviewed in accordance with their electronic care plan. Design, organise, coordinate and facilitate a range of physical exercises based on customer preferences and requirements. Develop and maintain a robust recording system for exercise that meets Belong requirements. Ensuring relevant changes to a customer’s health, wellbeing or choices are reported and recorded. Maintain up-to-date risk assessments within the exercise studio. Conduct appropriate inductions and fitness assessments for all users prior to exercise. Explain and demonstrate effectively with each participant, and their care team where appropriate, to ensure an understanding of each exercise undertaken. Use exercise information accurately to assess, monitor and manage contraindication/risks to participant’s health during exercise. Work closely with the Belong colleagues across the Village to ensure appropriate, enjoyable and fulfilling exercise and activity programmes are created and maintained though out the village. Consult with colleagues, GP and any other professional organisations to design well rounded exercise programmes. Continuously develop the service by seeking out customer feedback and adapting as appropriate. Liaise with the village team and the Belong at Home service to facilitate support when required. Carry out moving and handling with the use of aids and equipment where required. Ensure relevant infection prevention and control procedures are followed at all times. Be a visible and positive role model for excellent person centred customer support and practice; working in accordance with Belong standards and values; developing and enabling a culture

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