Job Description

We are looking for a confident

Gym instructor

with both a passion for delivering outstanding service and an interest in mental health.


You'll be working

40 hours per week

(Mon to Fri 8:30am to 5pm/8am to 4:30pm) at Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson, which provides a wide range of secure mental health services for men including individuals with a diagnosis of personality disorder.


https://www.cygnetgroup.com/locations/cygnet-bury-hudson/


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.


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...

Supporting Male adults to engage in a range of physical activity opportunities in a range of different settings. Provide education and awareness raising for service users on healthy lifestyle options and choices. Provide healthy lifestyle advice to help improve wellbeing as a part of recovery Plan and lead regular group events and activities for service users, such as 'sports days', 'football tournaments', and other fun competitions promoting physical wellbeing. Work with colleagues to develop group & individual physical interventions Deliver a targeted programme that supports engagement in meaningful activity.

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 "Cycle to Work" scheme

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


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.

Ready to make a positive change?