Elysium Healthcare
Physical Health & Wellbeing Coach
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We are seeking a passionate and motivated Physical Health & Wellbeing Coach
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Physical Health & Wellbeing Coach to deliver a comprehensive, educational fitness and healthy lifestyle programme at St Mary’s. Be the difference in someone’s recovery.
You’ll hold a Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification (or equivalent) and a relevant sports coaching qualification, alongside a full UK driving licence, enabling you to deliver a varied and engaging activity programme. A Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification and Pool Management certification would be advantageous.
Working with individuals with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and/or mental health disorders, you will support patients with complex physical and psychological needs to improve their fitness, build confidence, and achieve sustainable health outcomes.
You’ll bring a strong understanding of complex or forensic patient needs, alongside knowledge of the Care Programme Approach (CPA), mental health legislation, and health, safety and security practices. With the ability to plan, deliver and evaluate effective programmes, you’ll combine technical expertise with excellent communication skills and a compassionate, resilient approach.
This is more than a fitness role. It’s an opportunity to change lives through movement, motivation and meaningful connection, while working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a highly rewarding environment.
Key Responsibilities
What you will be doing
You will deliver person-centred, evidence-based fitness interventions that support recovery and long-term wellbeing.
This Includes
- Delivering 1:1 and group fitness sessions tailored to patient needs
- Designing safe, personalised exercise and healthy lifestyle programmes
- Demonstrating correct equipment use and ensuring safe exercise practice
- Adapting programmes based on progress, risks and individual ability
- Educating patients on fitness, nutrition and lifestyle management
- Motivating and empowering patients to achieve realistic, sustained goals
- Monitoring, tracking and evaluating progress, producing reports in line with CPA and service requirements
- Delivering a varied programme including:
- Gym-based sessions
- Team sports and ground-based activities
- Swimming sessions
- Healthy lifestyle and community-based groups
- Working closely with the Practice Nurse, Lead Nurse and wider MDT
- Maintaining a safe environment and ensuring equipment is fit for use
- Contributing to case reviews, care planning and service development
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What You Will Bring
Experience & capability
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working and collaboration with external agencies
- Ability to work with individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours
- Strong organisational skills, including caseload and time management
- Confidence delivering both group and one-to-one sessions
It Would Be Beneficial If You Also Have
- Experience in mental health, forensic or secure settings
- Experience delivering fitness programmes in a clinical or rehabilitation environment
- Previous leadership or supervision experience
Where you will be working
You will be based at St Mary’s Hospital in Warrington, a specialist service providing mental health and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) rehabilitation for adult men.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll support individuals with complex needs in a safe, recovery-focused environment, helping them build independence and move towards life in the community.
The service offers a range of therapeutic and wellbeing facilities, including a gym and structured activity programmes, giving you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
What You’ll Get
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
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- Annual base salary of £27,084
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
- Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
- Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
- Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
- Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
- Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
- Pension contribution, to help secure your future
- Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking
About Your Next Employer
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
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