Active Life Trainer - #150652

Are you passionate about physical activity and mental health?

Join us as an Active Life Trainer within an acute mental health services—where exercise becomes a powerful tool for recovery, wellbeing, and empowerment.

As part of our Active Life team, you’ll play a key role in supporting service users experiencing mental health challenges through structured, person-centred fitness and wellbeing programmes.

As An Active Life Trainer, You Will

• Deliver tailored physical activity sessions—gym inductions, 1:1 plans, and group classes—to support mental and physical health
• Help service users identify and achieve meaningful wellbeing goals through the Active Life referral pathway
• Work collaboratively with clinical and therapeutic teams in an acute mental health setting
• Promote recovery through movement, motivation, and safe, adaptive exercise interventions on and off site.
• Receive professional development while supporting others.
  
  

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is

• A team player with a person-centred approach and strong communication skills
• Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification (CIMSPA-accredited or nationally recognised equivalent)
• UKCC Level 1 Coaching Qualification
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above), or Functional Skills Level 2
• Energetic, empathetic, and passionate about mental health recovery
• Confident in supporting individuals with a wide range of physical and emotional needs.
  
  

Desirable But Not Essential

• Experience working in mental health or learning disability services.
• Knowledge of adapting exercise for people experiencing low motivation, trauma, or anxiety.
• UKCC Level 2 Coaching Qualification
  
  

In Return, We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive team culture.
• Regular supervision, reflection time, and access to CPD following probation.
• An opportunity to truly change lives through active recovery.
• Competitive salary, bike to work scheme and free lunches and parking.
  
  

Ready to bring your energy to mental health and wellbeing? Apply now or contact [email protected] for more information.