Job Description

We are looking for a confident Fitness instructor with both a passion for delivering outstanding service and an interest in mental health care.


Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.


With us, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on the people we care for & their families.


You'll be working Full time, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week) at Cygnet Bury Forestwood. Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.


Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.


In addition there is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on-site school, Forestwood School, which is registered with the Department for Education.


At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.


You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Your Day-to-Day...

Assist in planning and facilitating a broad range of needs-led individual and group fitness, exercise and leisure sessions, accommodating each service user's interests. Show sensitivity to the mental health conditions the service users experience, the disadvantage this has brought them and the impact this has on service users interest in their physical health Be responsible for risk assessments of the spaces used for physical activity and have an awareness of the daily risks presented by each service user prior to each physical activity engagement Attend (when relevant) and actively contribute to CPA, working collaboratively with MDT colleagues in the planning and delivery of service users fitness programmes To input notes into My Path contemporaneously and contribute to CPA/WR Summary reports as and when appropriate Assist service users in establishing effective fitness/wellness goals and develop the most effective training plan to achieve those goals. Teach & Supervise service users to ensure they are exercising safely and effectively.

You are...

Experienced or newly qualified trainer with a REPs Level 3 Qualification in Fitness Instructing awarded by: CIMSPA, Active IQ, CYQ, VTCT, YMCA or City and Guilds. Experience in working with people who have mental health problems is desirable. Be skilled at motivating people with compassion to engage in exercise in order to support their physical and mental health. Highly organised, with a positive attitude Proactive ability to problem solve Positive in your approach to working with challenging behaviours Experienced in planning, resourcing & carrying out events & activities Can take a "hands on" approach Excellent communication and presentation skills

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

Opportunities for CPD and to undertake further learning and development. Company pension scheme NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card Free parking & meals on duty Expert supervision & peer support Employee referral scheme "Cycle to Work" scheme

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a positive change?

Please click 'Apply' or alternatively email LouisBrown@Cygnethealth.co.uk