INTERNAL Health Interventions Coach

Job Description

Hours: 10 hours per week

Location: Peebles

Salary: Grade 4 (£14.10 - £14.70) - £27,202.85 - £28,360.42 pro rata 

 Key Responsibilities:

1. Deliver a range of health improvement physical activity and education options to clients as instructed by line manager. 


2. Create class structure in line with training and adapt class content according to participant's needs. 


3. Work to motivate clients experiencing health issues and older adults to be regularly physically. 


4. active. 


5. Provide appropriate, safe and knowledgeable advice about physical activity to client groups. 


6. Promote the benefits of physical activity to targeted client group. 


7. Actively promote the health activities being delivered by the service. 


8. Positively represent Live Borders. 


9. Attend profile raising events e.g. health open days/partner events and provide support to. 


10. Development Officers. 


11. Support Health Development Officers with the efficient triage of referrals from health professionals. 


12. Attend training/educational opportunities and work towards qualifications where . 


13. Travel to and work in different locations around the Scottish Borders. 


14. Ensure good working relationships with colleagues. 


15. Complete administration duties as outlined by development officers. 


16. Adhere to data protection and confidentiality practices. 


17. Maintain appropriate registers and databases according to instruction from development officers. 


18. Complete pre, post and during course assessments with client groups. 


19. Ensure services meet Health & Safety standards established by Live Borders 


20. Comply with, and ensure compliance with, all Live Borders policies and procedures 


21. Promote equal opportunities in service delivery. 


22. As an employee you must take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself, other employees and anyone else who may be affected by your work activities.   


23. Employees shall work in accordance with policies, procedures, information and/or training received. 


24. This job description is indicative of the nature and level of responsibility associated with the job. It is not exhaustive and there may be a requirement to undertake such other duties.

Requirement to work out with normal hours or weekends – when need arises. 

Travel will be required, therefore you will need a full, valid driver’s license. 

Requirement for PVG/Disclosure check – Yes (Protected Adults) 

Note:  the salary/pay of all posts within Live Borders are subject to a further review and evaluation. 

Closing Date: Tuesday 26th May 2026