Falls Assistant Project Officer (Part Time)

Recruiter
Southampton FC (Saints Foundation)
Location
Southampton
Salary
Competitive
Posted
01 Jul 2022
Closes
14 Jul 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Falls Assistant Project Officer (Part Time)

Location: St Mary s Stadium

Hours: Part Time, 20 hours per week, Mon-Fri with flexible start and finish times.

Contract Type: Permanent

Criminal Record Check: Enhanced with Child s and Adult s List

Do you want to work with local people and build relationships with our community to make a real difference?

Saints Foundation is the charity of Southampton Football Club - we're the club's way of giving back.

We use the power of the Club and our passionate team to help fulfil individual potential and make Southampton a better place to live for all. Through our Health pillar, we aim to Support adults with health inequalities to stay healthy, active, and connected, encouraging them to lead fulfilled lives .

This role will involve assisting the delivery of our specialist Falls prevention classes in a community setting and supporting our Falls recovery team to reduce falls in a targeted population.

What will you be doing?

We re excited to be looking for a part time Falls Assistant Project Officer to help assist in the physical activity programme element of the Saints Foundation s Falls service

You will support the lead instructor to ensure the Saints Foundation Falls Service is delivered within evidence based Postural Stability Instructor guidelines and all exercise sessions are planned and risk assessed.

This role also helps with the refreshments, social and education elements of the sessions, as well as supporting the mini-bus to ensure safe transportation to and from sessions.

Is this you?

We encourage anyone who is interested in this role apply. We are very keen to get a diversity of background, culture, experiences and ideas into all areas of the club. This is a role that will offer development, mentoring and training to the successful candidates.

We ve all had different experiences and backgrounds, but we share the same values and it s these shared values that bring us together as Saints Foundation.

A flexible approach to working hours will be key to this role, sessions will be delivered at various daytime slots throughout the week.

Person Specification:

Minimum CIMSPA recognised level 2 fitness qualification.
Experience in delivering group exercise programmes.
Relevant experience of working with older adults with comorbidities.
Good communication and organisational skills.

What we can do for you

Giving you the right balance in your life is important to us, and our benefits are designed to complement this - from 1 free match ticket for every home league game, free breakfast and afternoon snacks on site, discounts at local shops and restaurants, an Employee Assistance Programme and mental health first aiders for when things get tough, to specialist support with professional development and access to a world of internal and external training courses and professional qualifications.

How can I apply?

Just click on the link below, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 17 July 2022.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.