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Health and Wellbeing Coach (Internal)
- Internal Applicants Only*
Salary: £35,235 to £36,124
Hours: 37
Location: Cumbria House & communities across North Cumberland
Contract: Permanent
About This Opportunity
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for a
Health and Wellbeing Coach to support individuals aged 16+ across North Cumberland. Many of the people you’ll work with may be facing complex challenges or recovering from a crisis. Your role will be to guide and empower them to take positive steps toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
What You’ll Do
As a Health and Wellbeing Coach, you’ll:
- Use a coaching approach to build trust and support individuals in identifying and achieving their personal goals.
- Help people understand and overcome barriers to change, promoting independence and resilience.
- Support individuals in addressing lifestyle, relationships, and home life factors that impact their wellbeing.
- Work to reduce health inequalities by promoting awareness and sustainable change.
- Connect people with local networks and encourage the creation of peer-led community groups.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who:
- Has a Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Health Coaching (or equivalent), and significant experience working with vulnerable individuals with complex needs.
- Is empathetic, non-judgmental, and skilled in building authentic relationships.
- Can challenge behaviours constructively and promote personal responsibility.
- Is passionate about community engagement and social connection.
Don’t have the qualification yet?
You can still apply! Join us as a
Health & Wellbeing Officer (Grade 8, £27,852 - £28,371) and complete the diploma as part of your role. After a minimum 12 months and successful completion of the qualification and portfolio, you may be eligible to progress to the Coach role.
If this sounds like you, then please get in touch!
If you would like an informal chat prior to your application, please contact:
[email protected]Application and Interview information
- Closing date: 11/07/2025
- Interview date: 28/07/2025
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
This role is open to internal applicants only.
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with an Adult’s and Children’s Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults and children.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants
as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing
[email protected]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Please Read The Supporting Information
Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:
- Our Staff Benefits
- Candidate Support
- About Cumberland Council
