Older Adults Exercise Tutor - South Cherwell

Help older adults stay active, independent and confident.

Do you enjoy working with people and want a role where you can make a genuine difference every day?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Exercise Tutor to join our friendly Physical Activity team, supporting older adults across South Cherwell.

Our Physical Activity service helps older people improve their strength, balance and confidence, enabling them to remain active, independent and connected to their communities. Whether you're leading a group exercise session, encouraging someone who lacks confidence, or helping a participant take their next step towards a healthier lifestyle, you'll play an important role in improving lives.

This is much more than an exercise instructor role. We're looking for people who enjoy building relationships, creating welcoming environments and supporting individuals to achieve their goals. If you're passionate about helping others, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

You will deliver evidence-based strength and balance sessions in community settings, helping older adults to improve their physical wellbeing and reduce their risk of falls. You'll work closely with participants throughout their journey, from initial assessments and enrolment through to programme completion, helping them stay motivated, engaged and supported. You will also take responsibility for the day-to-day management of your classes, including participant communication, attendance management, assessments, record keeping, and ensuring sessions run safely and smoothly. Working alongside healthcare professionals and community partners, you'll be part of a service that makes a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of older people.

Location: Community venues across South Cherwell

Hours: 21 - 35 hours a week (Monday - Friday)

Hourly rate: £14.14 - £15.14, depending on qualifications and experience.

Closing date: We are keen to fill the role and will be interviewing suitable candidates as applications are received. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, with the recruitment process remaining open until 2 November 2026 unless the position is filled sooner.

We're keen to hear from people who share our passion for supporting older adults. If you'd like to discuss the role before applying, please email [email protected] to arrange an informal discussion with the hiring manager.

Main Duties

• Deliver group-based falls prevention exercise classes and related education sessions in community settings.
• Conduct participant triage, both in person and by telephone, ensuring people are directed to the most appropriate service or intervention.
• Carry out baseline and completion assessments and support participants throughout their programme.
• Encourage attendance, motivation and long-term engagement with physical activity.
• Manage the day-to-day organisation and administration of your classes, including participant communication, attendance monitoring, assessments, and maintaining accurate records in line with organisational and funder requirements.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and colleagues to provide safe, effective and person-centred support.
• Ensure all activities are delivered in accordance with health and safety, safeguarding and organisational policies.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and success of our physical activity services.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Education/Training:

Essential Requirements

• Good standard of written and spoken English.
• Recognised Level 2 Exercise Instructor qualification (or equivalent).

Desirable Requirements;

• OTAGO / Postural Stability Instructor (PSI) training course (Later Life Training)
• Recognised Level 3 exercise delivery qualification.
• First Aid qualification

Relevant experience:

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting individuals or groups to make positive changes to their health, wellbeing or behaviour.
• Experience planning and managing your own workload effectively.

Desirable Requirements;

• Experience of delivering physical activity services
• Experience of working in the voluntary sector and / or working with older people.
• Experience of monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on service delivery and outcomes

Relevant knowledge/skills:

Essential Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage a wide range of people.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Competent using Microsoft Office and electronic databases.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Requirements;

• Awareness of the benefits of undertaking strength and balance training to prevent falls.
• Understanding of how physical activity can support the health, wellbeing and independence of older adults.
• Experience working with people diagnosed with medical conditions or risk factors.

Personal attributes:

Essential Requirements

• Friendly, empathetic and supportive approach.
• Passion for helping older adults improve their health and wellbeing.
• Proactive, positive and solution-focused attitude.
• Commitment to learning, development and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable Requirements;

• A passion for physical activity and the benefits it can provide to the health and wellbeing of older people.

Special Requirements:

• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to travel throughout the designated area of Oxfordshire.
• Enhanced DBS check required
• The role is based across designated community venues within South Cherwell. Applicants should be comfortable travelling within the area. Travel between home and designated work locations is considered normal commuting and is not eligible for mileage reimbursement. Any approved business travel undertaken during working hours will be reimbursed in line with organisational policy.

If you're passionate about helping older adults stay active, independent and connected to their communities, we'd love to hear from you.