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Location: South Lakeland House, KendalContract Type: Fixed term - 3 years
About this opportunity
The Health & Wellbeing Team are looking to recruit a Health and Wellbeing Coach to work across the South Lakeland area for Westmorland and Furness Council. The aim is to support and coach people with multiple and complex needs to make positive changes to their lives and to work alongside people to adopt behaviour and lifestyle changes, that will help improve their overall health and wellbeing and to reduce health inequalities.
Within the role, you will need to able to adopt a coaching approach and have the personal skills to build trusting and authentic relationships with individuals in our community. You will work in a non-directive style, help people to identify their aspirations and goals, motivate them to make changes, whilst also understanding and reducing any barriers to change. You will work closely with the NHS, particularly with the community mental health team, internal colleagues, and community partners, and support the people we work with to access the resources within our communities.
Who we are looking for?
The successful candidate will be capable of coaching individuals to take meaningful action on factors that influence their health and wellbeing, including lifestyle, relationships, personal interests, and home life. They will work collaboratively with people to reduce health inequalities by understanding the root causes of inequality and identifying sustainable ways to support lasting change. The role also involves helping individuals build independence and resilience to better handle future crises. A key part of the role is understanding and constructively challenging behaviours, raising awareness, and fostering personal responsibility. The candidate will actively engage with local communities and social networks, while also encouraging those they support to connect with each other and form self-led community or social groups. Health & Wellbeing Coaches are required to hold a Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Health Coaching or an equivalent qualification, along with substantial experience in coaching vulnerable individuals with multiple and complex needs.
We would love to hear from anyone who could be a great asset to our team. If this sounds like you, then please apply today!
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Caroline Calvert on caroline.calvert@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 29th April 2025
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s and Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults and Children.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old, that meet the essential criteria for the role.
