Job Description

Physical Activity Development Officer

Salary:

28,023 - 31,137 per annum

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Contract Type:

Permanent, Full time

Location:

Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ

We have a really exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate individual to join our well-established Seashell Active team as a Physical Activity Development Officer. This role sits within our dynamic and inclusive health and wellbeing provision, which includes sport, recreation, and physical activity services designed to support children and young people with complex needs.

As part of our strategic growth, Seashell is investing in innovative early assessment and intervention services, and inclusive physical activity is central to this vision. The Physical Activity Development Officer will play a key role in launching and managing our inclusive cycle track, helping to embed cycling into the lives of our students, residents, and wider community.

The Physical Activity Development Officer role is a unique opportunity to:

Work as part of a team to provide fully inclusive and accessible physical activity opportunities for children, young people and adults with a wide variety of disabilities and complex needs Work to ensure the full operations of a sports and physical activity department, including cycling Safely operate the leisure facilities as part of a team and ensure the safety of all users Deliver physical activity sessions to people of all ages with disabilities and health conditions, in line with the needs of Seashell Active Actively promote healthy lifestyles to seashell trust students, residents, staff and users from the local community

What We're Looking For:

Experience in project planning, community engagement, and delivering physical activity initiatives Strong organisational, interpersonal, and administrative skills Ability to set own priorities and deliver within tight timescales Ability to build constructive relationships with colleagues and external partners Knowledge of inclusive programmes, health improvement, and active travel campaigns
Desirable:

Degree or equivalent in Sports and Leisure Experience working with individuals with disabilities and complex needs Volunteer engagement and development experience Experience using leisure management systems

Physical Activity Development Officer benefits include:

Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool Blue light discount scheme Benenden Health Care Membership - access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions Cycle to work scheme Free on-site parking Paid Enhanced DBS

About Recruitment at Seashell

Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.

Our Core Values are represented within the three 'I's' - Integrity Innovation and Involvement

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities.

Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.

This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We provide an environment that is safeguarded and as part of our safer recruitment policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,023.00-31,137.00 per year

Application question(s):

Are you authorised to work in the United Kingdom? Please can you detail either your professional or personal experience with complex learning difficulties and/or Autism? Can you reliably commute on a daily basis to SK8 6RQ?
Work Location: In person