Job Description–Fit4Life Officer (Guru)

Location:South Nottinghamshire & Nottingham City

Salary:£21,000 to £24,000 pa

Contract:Full-time

Length of contract:Until end June 2018

Key Relationships:Community Sports TrustProject Manager, GPs and Diabetes Specialist Nurses, Sport, Health and Physical Activity partners, community members, coaches and leaders.

Responsible for:Increasing sport and physical activity participation in identified communitiesas part of the Fit4Life project

Working in partnership with GPs and Diabetes specialist nursepartners to increase participation in sport and physical activity in patients with type 2 diabetes

Developing sustainable community provision of regular sport and physical activity; through activities, classes, clubs and groups to increase participation.

Building community volunteering and networks, and supporting people to become activators within their own communities.

Roles and Responsibilities

  1. Enthuse and motivate identifiedcommunity members(those aged 26-65 with Type 2 diabetes) in priority wards/parishesto participate insport and physical activity.
  1. Work with patients, patient groups and specialist nurses toplan and deliver patient consultation in order to identify the types of activities, venues and marketing that will be successful in engaging those with Type 2 diabetes into sport and physical activity.
  1. Identify local leaders, coaches and volunteers to deliver sustainable, informal sports activities, events and groups. Support the development of key ‘volunteer activators’ in each community, through help, advice, bursaries and training.
  1. Engage those with type 2 diabetesto participate in sport and physical activity through support and local interventions,offering the encouragement they need.
  1. Maintain regular contact with patients who are participating in a community setting, provide support and encouragement as needed.
  1. Co-ordinate the delivery of training to DSNs, GPs and sport/activity providers and create regular opportunities to share insights, experience and good practice.
  1. Support communities to co-ordinate new activities for themselves, with the development of sustainable groups and clubs.
  1. Support volunteer development inpriority communities, and work with local partners (Schools, Community Groups, Sports Clubs, Parish Councils, Volunteer Centers, Housing Associations, Community Associationsetc.) to get people involved.
  1. Communicate regularly with key local agencies such as Primary Care health professionals, Housing Associations, County Sport Partnership, Clinical Commissioning Groups etcas partners in the project.
  1. Work with sports clubsand other key partners to develop taster sessions in a range of sports, linked to National Governing Body ‘informal’ and ‘return to sport’ offer.
  1. Develop and implement a local communications plan to raise awareness of sport, health and physical activity opportunities for everyone with type 2 diabetes.
  1. Monitor and evaluate the success of the project and provide quarterly reports to theProject Manager.
  1. Ensure the welfare, health and safety of participants at activities, and support local volunteers with health, safety, risk assessments, child protection and other matters.
  1. Comply with relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures in the performance of the duties of the post.
  1. Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate.
  1. Take positive steps to identify and overcome barriers to participation amongst young people, older people, women, people from BME groups and disabled people, prioritising access and inclusion.
  1. Be prepared to regularly carry out work during evening and weekend periods.
  1. Act as an ambassador for the Community Sports Trust, host organisation and partners, through your conduct and community relationships.
  1. Be prepared to undertake ongoing training and personal development, to enhance skills and abilities for the post.
  1. Undertake any other duties associated with the post.

Variations in post

The duties of any post will vary over time as services, and the environment in which they are delivered, develop and change. This does not necessarily change the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility involved. The annual review meeting with their manager gives each employee the opportunity to discuss and review their job description and to ensure it is up-to-date and reflects current job content and context.

Disability Discrimination Act

The Community Sports Trust is committed to meeting its responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act and will make reasonable adjustments to posts to enable the recruitment and retention of employees with disabilities.

Terms of Employment

This post is subject to successful completion of an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and references.

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT : Office bases include Nottingham West CCG (NG9 8DB), RushcliffeCCG (NG11 6LQ) and Tibshelf (DE55 5PH).This is the normal place of employment for this post. However, in order to deliver quality services, this may need to be varied from time to time and you may be required to work at any other place within the District, and to attend meetings at other venues around the County.

HOURS: 37pw

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