Health Coach

On-site in Reading·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 11 Nov)

Optima Health

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Our summary

Salary: Up to £32,000 a year
About £2,210 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Reading
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Friday 11 December
Holiday: 25 days holiday + bank holidays
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Degree level or equivalent in Exercise Physiology, Sport/Exercise Science or Public Health, or an industry qualification in Nutrition or Fitness
Experience of delivering health promotion events and engaging presentations to small groups
Knowledge of how lifestyle affects individual health risks
Good working knowledge of health and safety legislation
Knowledge of clinical governance structures, where applicable
IT literate, with strong attention to detail and accuracy when recording data
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
A full driving licence

Nice to have

- Experience of delivering health assessments (training provided)
- Education or awareness of mental health
- A HND or degree level qualification in a health-related subject
- Previous experience in occupational health, ideally with a provider, working autonomously to centrally governed standards

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
Life Assurance
Pension Scheme
Health Cash Plan
Volunteer Days
YuLife Employee Benefits Platform
Save As You Earn Scheme
Eye Test Vouchers
Flu Vaccination Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Clinical Training Academy
Paid CPD Days
Professional Registration Fees Paid
RAVE Awards
Employee Assistance Programme
Right to Request Flexible Working From Day 1

The role

Role Summary

Join our Occupational Health Team as a Health Coach, delivering proactive health and wellbeing initiatives for client organisations. You'll coach employees one to one and in groups on physical, mental and emotional health, helping them build confidence in wellbeing programmes and make lasting lifestyle changes.

What you'll do

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct health assessments, including blood pressure, fingertip blood sampling (glucose and cholesterol), body composition analysis, urinalysis and cardiovascular risk assessments, where applicable and subject to specific training
Identify and review lifestyle-related health risks, such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity and mental health, and guide employees to the right referral pathways
Work with client Health and Safety and HR teams to develop and deliver a proactive wellbeing plan, targeting issues such as stress, exercise, back care, alcohol and diet
Develop innovative ways to deliver wellbeing programmes, such as on-site posture workshops, stress risk assessment training and monthly webinars
Design and deliver presentations, exercise classes and wellbeing classes, confidently and in a range of formats, including webinars, seminars and one-to-one sessions
Create engaging content, including articles, videos, podcasts and guides
Provide evidence-based advice on health and behaviour change, in line with Optima Health Clinical Governance
Work with stakeholders and Account Managers to deliver services in line with KPIs and contribute to health education campaigns
Maintain accurate records and follow procedures for data protection, consent, medical records and the safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps
Contribute fully to the team and support its smooth running

How you'll work

Job Title: Health Coach
Location: Client sites across the South East, South West and East of England
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time position, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with working hours finishing at 11:00 pm on a few days each week.

The role involves regular travel to client sites and requires a full driving licence. For late-evening work, we provide accommodation and a later start the next day.

About Optima Health

Industry: Occupational health

In their own words

About the company & team

About Us

Optima Health is the UK's largest provider of Occupational Health and wellbeing services, supporting organisations across both the public and private sectors. With a heritage dating back to 1947, we have been helping employers create healthier, high-performing workplaces for generations, and we continue to evolve with innovative, practical solutions that make a real difference.

At the heart of our story are our people. We bring together like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving workplace health and wellbeing and delivering meaningful support to the organisations we work with across the UK.

When you join Optima Health, you become part of something bigger. We invest in our people/you through structured induction, ongoing training and tailored career development, helping you build the skills and experience to grow your career.

Together, we live our values:

One Team - There are no barriers in our business. We trust each other and work together as one team to deliver what our clients need. We all have a part to play in our future, and everyone's contribution is important and valued.

Doing the Right Thing - We operate to the highest standards. Success is underpinned by honesty and integrity, and by doing what we say we will do. We care about the impact of our work on our people, our clients, their employees, society, and the world we live in. Caring for our colleagues' wellbeing and respecting their time, energy and balance is fundamental to this value.

Shaping Tomorrow - We are always looking for ways to improve and innovate. We train, support and empower future leaders, invest in market-leading propositions and use technology to advance service and clinical outcomes. We evolve how we work - embracing smater, more flexible approaches that help our people thrive both professionally and personally.

Never Too Big to Care - We always retain a client-first approach. Every client, and every one of their employees that we support, matters. We work in partnership to optimise workplace health and wellbeing, sharing in the benefits of growing together.

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