Physical Activity Lead

Job Title – Physical Activity Lead

Hours – 35 hours per week

Salary – £26,390 per annum

Location – Berkshire, RG45 6BQ

About Us

Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support vulnerable children and their families facing challenges and anyone with a learning disability and autism. Norwood supports more than 2,500 people each year, giving them the tools they need to live the most fulfilling lives they can.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Excellent Career Progression Pathway
• Employee Assistance Programme
• An organisation which offers great core values
• Flexible and friendly working environment with a competitive remuneration and benefits package

Main Duties

We are recruiting a full time Physical Activity Lead to join the Complimentary services team within the Ravenswood Sports and Physical Activity Team. We offer sessions for Adults with Physical and Learning Disabilities, all within a semi-rural residential village environment in Crowthorne. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Managing a small team to deliver the sports and physical activities provision
• Working closely with the Physical Activity Practitioners in conjunction with other professionals when required
• Deliver and plan wellbeing and physical activity programmes (this can be facilitating group and 1:1 sessions) e.g. health walks, bike club, rebound therapy on the trampoline and guided sessions within the hydrotherapy pool
• Varied administrative duties such as invoicing, keeping health and safety records up to date and liaising with external service providers

Essential Criteria for the Physical Activity Lead

• Experience working in a health care setting supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism
• Knowledge of sports and physical activity programmes
• Competent swimmer and able to support less able bodied individuals within the pool
• Positive attitude towards people with disabilities and the benefits of physical activities
• Able to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• A high level of commitment and enthusiasm.
• A confident and outgoing demeanour.
• A commitment to equal opportunities for all.
• A positive force for good.

Desirable Criteria for the Physical Activity Lead

• Qualified to deliver sports sessions and develop sports programmes
• Experience of managing a team

Interested? Please apply and our Recruitment team will be in touch, or for more information, please call our team on 0203 880 1395.