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Active Life Trainer

Company
Location
Taunton, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/3/2025
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
Description
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.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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