Health & Wellbeing CoachNHS

Job summary

Please note, this is a self-employed role which is ongoing subject to the continuation of funding.Up to 20 hours, with additional hours available.

Predominantly face-to-face and community-based, with 1:1 and group delivery across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Sessions may take place in secondary schools, community venues, GRIT delivery sites and other partner settings. Virtual one-to-one sessions may also be offered where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

To support young people from 11-24 years of age to create the life they wish to lead through a combined approach of non-contact boxing, health and wellbeing coaching, early intervention, mental health education and personal development on a 1:1 basis and in a group environment.

Job description

Please see the attached document for the full Job Description and process to answer the application questions.

We are seeking a passionate individual who thrives on working with young people and is dedicated to empowering them through an embodied approach. The ideal candidate will bring a sense of fun and flexibility to their work, integrating coaching with non-contact boxing to promote mental and physical wellbeing.

The candidate must feel comfortable supporting young people on a 1:1 basis and within a group setting, tailoring their approach to meet individual and collective needs. They should be kind, reflective, and self-aware, possessing excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a firm belief in the untapped potential within each young person. The successful candidate will be proactive, adaptable and eager to work collaboratively within a team, committed to their own professional growth and to supporting the development of their colleagues.

About us

Growing Resilience in Teens (GRIT) is a charity supporting the mental health of young people ages 11-24 in North Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. Our service uses an embodied coaching approach known as the Four Corners Method which integrates non-contact boxing, boxing metaphor and coaching concepts to support young people to become the person they want to be.