Falls Prevention/Strength & Balance Instructor - Cheshire West & Chester

Based at:           Chester - with the occasional need to cover other various sites                                and community venues across Cheshire West and Chester

Hours of work:  6 hours per week

Contract Type:   Permanent                                                                               

Salary:               £30 per hour for 4 hours delivery/£12 per hour for 2 hours admin

Closing date:     Monday 30^th September 2024           

As a Falls Prevention/Strength & Balance Instructor you’ll be providing expert, group exercise classes to an excellent standard, supporting our customer within the region to help them to achieve and take part in class exercise in a safe and fun way. 

Instructor Responsibilities:

• To deliver effective exercise classes for older adults using recognised exercise guidelines.
• To adhere to Brio’s quality falls prevention programme.
• Assess and interpret clinical information regarding referred clients whilst maintaining confidentiality and data protection.
• Undertake confidential health screening for all referred clients. Ensure that programmes are progressive and reflective of the needs of the client.
• Establish good rapport and relationships with clients to enhance participation and the involvement in the programme.
• Manage client relationships with professionalism whilst being discreet and sensitive to their needs.
• Assist management in monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the effectiveness of the programme.
• To carry out various admin/promotional duties as required by the line manager. (2 hours admin has been provided within the role).
• Work with partners to increase awareness of the programme.
• Support management with co-ordination of the programme.
• You will be required to deliver across the borough.
• Must be flexible to suit business needs.

Qualification & Training required:

• Must hold a level 3 Exercise on Referral Qualification (Essential).
• Hold a recognised falls/strength and balance qualification (Desirable).

Rewards and benefits:

• Enjoy 25 days of annual leave per year, which increases to 30 days after 5 years of continuous service.
• Free Brio Leisure gym membership allowing you to use our gym, fitness and swim facilities.
• Explore exclusive discounts through the 'Brio Staff Shop' benefits platform, spanning a variety of retail shops, travel, cinema tickets, and more.
• Reimbursement for car mileage at 0.45p per mile and bicycle mileage at 0.20p per mile.
• Benefit from enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Favourable pension scheme.
• Access the Employee Assistance Programme for free, providing confidential 24/7 support for various personal matters, from debt management to assistance for new parents.
• Contribute to your local community with three paid volunteering days per year – because we believe everyone should play a part in making a positive impact to the community.
• Enjoy discounts on food and drink at our on-site café during working hours.
• On site parking.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Training and development opportunities.     

Our Values:

Investing in People - We develop our team, who are knowledgeable with a can-do attitude

Inclusive - We are non-discriminatory, accessible, engaging and welcoming to everyone

Supportive - We are caring and passionate about making a difference

Integrity - We build trust through transparency, accountability and collaboration

Innovative - We encourage ideas and creativity through achieving positive commercial and social impact

To apply for the above post, please visit the careers page on our website www.brioleisure.org to complete an online application form.

IMPORTANT - Invitations to interview are sent to the email address provided on your application form. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly. 

Please note that it is not always possible to contact unsuccessful candidates individually; therefore if you have not heard anything within 6 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.