Health And Wellbeing Officer

Contract: Temporary (Maternity Cover to 30 September 2027)

Hours: 37 Hours per week

Salary: NJC Scale 5 SCP12-17 £28,598 - £31,022 per annum

Closing Date: 1st June 2026

Fylde Council is looking for a motivated Health & Wellbeing Officer to join our Communities team and help improve the health and wellbeing of residents across the borough.

This is a hands-on, community-focused role delivering a tier 2 adult weight management service and supporting people to make lasting lifestyle changes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Deliver structured weight management programmes for adults (18+)
• Support individuals to lose weight and increase physical activity
• Lead engaging group sessions using behaviour change and motivational techniques
• Signpost residents to local physical activity opportunities
• Develop and promote health initiatives across the borough
• Support events and wider community wellbeing activities
• Produce content for social media, website and promotional materials

What we’re looking for:

• Experience delivering weight management or physical activity programmes
• Knowledge of behaviour change and motivational interviewing
• Relevant qualification in weight management, nutrition or physical activity
• Strong communication and group facilitation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible approach to working evenings and weekends

This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in your community while working as part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.

For full details, please see the Job Description.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

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