Physical Activity Practitioner

Are you passionate about helping people to lead active lives? Are you looking for a deeply rewarding and impactful role within social care? If so, this could be the ideal position for you!

Norwood is currently recruiting a full time Physical Activity Practitioner to join the Health and Wellbeing services team to support with physical activity provision for adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities within Ravenswood Village. Our fantastic site near Crowthorne, is made up of eleven residential homes, set within a rural site which boasts an activity centre, hydrotherapy pool and horse-riding centre.

The Physical Activity Practitioner will be responsible for delivering wellbeing and physical activity programmes in response to the needs of the people we support in the village. This can be facilitating group and 1:1 sessions for a bespoke, person-centred service consisting of health walks, bike club, rebound therapy on the trampoline and guided sessions within the hydrotherapy pool.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a big difference as part of a small and committed team of professionals. Full training will be provided to the successful individual around life saving and rebound therapy if required.

What Norwood offer: 

• Fully Paid Induction: Get the support you need from day one!
• Job specific training and development
• Workplace Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE): For a well earned rest.
• Career Progression Pathway: Your growth is our priority.
• Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being.
• £300 When You Introduce a Friend: Spread the word and reap the rewards.
• Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance      
• Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme     

Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of sports and physical activity programmes
• Grade C or above at GSCE in English and Maths or equivalent

Skills and Abilities

• A competent swimmer whose able to support less able-bodied individuals within the pool
• A 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
• Evidence of and adherence to the Norwood Values - Kindness, Respect, Belonging, Empowerment

Desirable

• Previously worked in a health care setting supporting adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities including autism
• First Aid Certificate
• Level 2 Coaching Qualification
• RLSS current qualification as National Pool Lifeguard, or Bronze Medallion or National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (formerly Rescue Test for Teachers and Coaches of Swimming), Rescue Test for Supervisors of Swimming with Disabilities
• NRASTC, National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches
• PWTAG, National Pool Plant Operators Certificate
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, particularly in respect of swimming pools, sports and physical activity delivery

If you are interested in this role, please apply and our Recruitment Team will be in touch. 

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Due to the high number of candidates who apply to our roles at Norwood, please note we can only provide feedback following an interview, if shortlisted.

We actively celebrate everyone's different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.