Health Improvement Advisor – Physical Activity

Location: Derbyshire
Closing date: 16 February 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Live Life Better Derbyshire Physical Activity team, part of Derbyshire County Council’s Public Health department, to support the work of the Health Improvement Team.

We are looking to appoint 1 Physical Activity Health Improvement Advisor to join our multi-skilled team of delivery staff. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing service which provides one to one support and advice and group classes for Derbyshire residents wanting to be more active. . You will be required to contribute to the delivery of the wider Live Life Better Derbyshire agenda that supports clients to identify and address their health and wellbeing needs.

  • 1 full-time post will focus on supporting the delivery of our Physical Activity Service in South Derbyshire

The successful applicant will require:

  • Excellent communication and active listening skills.
  • A knowledge of behaviour change techniques.
  • A good understanding of factors affecting health.
  • Experience of working with individuals and vulnerable groups within local communities.
  • Skills to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • A good level of IT literacy as the applicant will be required to maintain accurate client records.

For further information about the roles and responsibilities, please see the job and personal profile. Please use the job and personal profile requirements as headings in the section ‘suitability for the job’.

Closing Date: 16th February 2025

Interview Date: Week Commencing 3rd March 2025

If you have a passion to make a difference, please contact Alex Richmond on 07812662155 Alex.Richmond@derbyshire.gov.uk for a confidential and informal discussion about the role.