Relief Health & Wellbeing Instructor
Aberdeenshire Council
Job DescriptionLive Life Aberdeenshire is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Health & Wellbeing Instructor to join our Live Life Well team on a relief basis.
This role will support delivery across a range of locations throughout Aberdeenshire, helping local communities improve their physical, mental and social wellbeing.
As a Health & Wellbeing Instructor, you will deliver safe, inclusive and engaging physical activity sessions that support people of all ages and abilities to become more active.
You will work with a diverse range of participants, including:
Individuals referred through health and community pathways
Older adults
People living with long-term conditions
You will adopt a person-centred approach, supporting individuals to build confidence, independence and sustainable healthy habits.
Key responsibilities
Deliver a range of health-focused physical activity sessions (e.g. strength, balance, mobility and low-impact exercise)
Support individuals referred through health, social care and community pathways
Adapt sessions to meet individual needs, abilities and health considerations
Create a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment
Motivate and support participants to achieve personal wellbeing goals
Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners and referrers across Aberdeenshire
Maintain accurate triage, attendance, monitoring and evaluation records
Ensure delivery aligns with health & safety, safeguarding and organisational standards
RequirementsWhat we’re looking for
A recognised fitness or physical activity qualification (e.g. Level 3 Fitness Instructor with exercise referral or Level 4), or commitment to achieve this within an agreed timeframe
Experience delivering inclusive physical activity to a wide range of abilities
A strong interest in health improvement and community wellbeing
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to motivate and engage individuals with varying needs
Understanding of working with older adults, long-term conditions or referral programmes (desirable)
Ability and willingness to travel across Aberdeenshire
Confident IT skills, including Microsoft 365
Why join Live Life Aberdeenshire?
Make a meaningful difference to community health and wellbeing
Be part of a supportive, values-driven team
Access training, development and progression opportunities
Aberdeenshire Council employee benefits
Work in partnership with health, social care and community organisations
Informal enquiries to Kirstie Abbey - 01467 468337
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