Care Home Fitness Instructor – Full Time

Location: Various care home locations (route-based)

Hours: Full-time, approximately 37 hours per week

Pay Rate: £11.44 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement


The Role:

Be Great Fitness is dedicated to transforming elderly care by prioritising physical activity as a foundation for health, vitality, and independence. Our mission is to empower residents in care homes to stay active, reduce fall risks, and enjoy a life full of energy through professionally led exercise sessions.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Care Home Fitness Instructor to join our team. In this role, you will travel to a designated route of care homes, delivering engaging and safe exercise sessions tailored to the needs of older adults.

Key Responsibilities:

– Exercise Instruction: Plan and lead group seated exercise classes in various care home settings, adapting exercises to meet diverse abilities.

– Well-being Support: Foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, encouraging residents to participate and stay active.

– Safety Assurance: Monitor residents during classes to ensure safety, adjust exercises as needed, and respond to any immediate health concerns.

– Travel & Route Management: Travel to multiple care home locations within a specified route, ensuring reliable and punctual attendance.

– Documentation & Feedback: Track session attendance, monitor progress, and provide feedback to care home staff.

– Collaborative Work: Communicate effectively with care home staff to coordinate session times and support an integrated approach to resident care.

Skills and Qualifications:

– Fitness Qualification: Level 2 Exercise to Music, Exercise for Older Adults, or equivalent certification.

– Experience: Prior experience in fitness instruction, ideally with older adults or in a care setting.

– Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach.

– Time Management & Reliability: Ability to adhere to a structured schedule and manage travel to multiple locations each day.

– Physical Fitness: Must be physically capable of demonstrating exercises and assisting participants.

– Driving License: A full UK driving license and reliable transportation are required.

Benefits:

– Competitive hourly pay of £11.44 per hour

– Mileage reimbursement

– Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives

– Full support and training to excel in the role

If you are passionate about helping older adults stay active and enjoy working in a care-focused environment, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your interest in the role to:

bailey@project1-tp2j5oudx3.live-website.com.


Be Great Fitness is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.