Learning Disability Health & Wellbeing Coach

I Can Live Well Project

Outline of the Role

Generously funded by the Make Some Noise Charity (the UK’s leading independent radio stations), Journey Enterprise’s Health & Wellbeing Coach will support adults with learning disability to understand their health, health prevention and services, healthy lifestyles and exercise.  Under our I Can Live Well Project the role will involve frequent travel across to each of our four Hubs delivering sessions for groups Clients and some Staff training, and developing local partnerships.

This is an important programme for the Charity addressing the preventable early mortality statistics for adults with learning disability. We want a healthy future for all, Clients to be informed and confident in managing their health, understanding of their bodies, access to services and enjoyment of exercise and wellbeing activities in the community.

Benefits Package

We offer an attractive benefits package including 36 days leave/annum pro rata, a contributory pension scheme, a healthcare package, holiday buy-back scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme and a Journey promotional items welcome pack.   Staff are also offered discounted lunches and free refreshments.  

Location and Operating Hours

The post is based at Newcastle, NE3 3RY.

The Charity operates between 08.30 and 16.30 from Mondays to Thursdays and from 08.30 – 16.00 on Fridays.