About the Role
As a Physical Activity Practitioner, you will deliver a range of wellbeing and physical activity sessions across Ravenswood Village, supporting people on both a one-to-one and group basis
Working closely with the Wellbeing Manager and wider Health & Wellbeing team, you will help create engaging and inclusive programmes that encourage participation, independence and enjoyment.
The role includes supporting hydrotherapy sessions, physical activity programmes and wider wellbeing initiatives tailored to the needs of the people we support.
You will:
- Deliver engaging wellbeing and physical activity sessions
- Support people with disabilities to increase participation and confidence
- Facilitate hydrotherapy sessions safely and effectively
- Promote health, wellbeing and independence through physical activity
- Create positive and inclusive experiences for the people we support
This is a practical and people-focused role where every day is different and every interaction matters.
Your Day to Day
You will:
- Lead physical activity and wellbeing sessions for individuals and groups
- Support people with learning and physical disabilities to engage in activities
- Deliver hydrotherapy sessions and maintain safe pool operation
- Monitor progress and contribute to individual achievement reporting
- Carry out risk assessments and health and safety checks
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals
- Help create a safe, positive and inclusive environment
- Support wider Health & Wellbeing activities where needed
Your impact will be demonstrated through:
- Increased participation and engagement in physical activity
- Improved wellbeing and confidence for the people we support
- Safe and inclusive delivery of wellbeing programmes
- Positive experiences that enhance quality of life
Qualifications, Experience & Training
Essential
- Experience supporting adults with learning or physical disabilities
- Competent swimmer
- Knowledge of sports and physical activity programmes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
- Positive and inclusive approach to supporting people with disabilities
Desirable
- First Aid qualification
- Level 2 Coaching qualification
- Lifeguard or swimming rescue qualification
- Experience delivering hydrotherapy
- Knowledge of pool health and safety procedures
You will also need flexibility to work evenings and weekends as part of the role.
Reward and Benefits
We believe great support starts with great staff. Here’s what we offer:
- Fully funded induction and training
- 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays (FTE)
- Enhanced parental pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health cash plan covering dental, optical, and therapy treatments, with virtual GP access, private consultations, and wellbeing tools via the My Medicash App
- Blue Light Card scheme access
- Cycle to Work scheme
- £300 refer-a-friend bonus
- Career development pathway
- Free on-site parking
- A supportive, experienced team and management
A bit more information: Ravenswood Village is a specialist care community in Crowthorne, Berkshire, operated by Norwood.
Founded in 1953 by families seeking better care and opportunity, Ravenswood now provides person-centred residential care and supported living for adults with autism, profound and multiple learning disabilities, sensory and physical impairments, and complex health needs.
More than a care setting, it is a vibrant community offering facilities and activities that promote wellbeing, independence, and meaningful engagement, all underpinned by strong governance and a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission.
Safe Recruitment: Norwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, young people, and adults we support. This role is subject to safer recruitment checks in line with CQC Regulation 19, and appointment is conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Right to Work in the UK and a DBS check appropriate to the role.
Email: careers@norwood.org.uk
Disclaimer: At Norwood, we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. At this time, Norwood is not a UK Home Office licensed sponsor and is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
