242906 Active Lives Practitioner

The Active Lives Practitioner Post is an innovative post to deliver the National Physical Activity Standards. This post is based within the Dumfries North Home Team; a multi-disciplinary integrated team. Home Teams deliver a range of functions including rehabilitation and reablement with a key focus on Early Intervention and Prevention.We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (CIMSPA recognised) who is keen to work within an integrated team alongside Active Communities and the wider Sport and Leisure teams.RoleThe post holder will require to take a lead role in the development and delivery of the Active Lives Pathway. Thus will include:Providing specialist programmes and advice, including onward signposting to enable people with complex needs including health conditions to access safe and inclusive community physical activity opportunities.Enhancing awareness of the health benefits of physical activityTo design, deliver and evaluate physical activity behaviour change programmes encourage and enable people who are physically inactive to become and stay active.A current driving licence is an essential due to the geographical area this team covers. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence, consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.Dumfries and Galloway Health social care partnership is committed to ensure that individuals can access physical activity throughout their lives and can live healthier, happier and more independent lives.For informal enquiries please contact Nicola.hood2@nhs.scot or Lynne.Mann@nhs.scotIf you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visaAs from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.