Fitness Instructor for Care Homes
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking to recruit a fitness professional to deliver chair based exercise at care homes in and around York. The job has flexible hours to suit the applicant and earning potential is in proportion to workload undertaken.
Gfitness is the UK's largest provider of exercise professionals who deliver health and exercise content to the care sector. We have a substantial team and are always looking for applicants with the following:
- Reliability - a team member who our client care homes can trust and build a good working relationship with
- Motivation - keen to help others and promote health and well-being
- Confidence - able to lead group sessions for vulnerable people and manage potentially challenging behaviours
- Empathy - an understanding and compassion for those living in care
Applicants will need:
- A DBS check
- Full Driving License and vehicle
- A minimum level 2 or equivalent in fitness instruction
- Relevant qualifications in delivering exercise for vulnerable adults such as 'Chair Based Exercise' or 'Exercise for Special Populations'
- An in-date and appropriate insurance policy
For more information please go to www.gfitness.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £36.90 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
COVID-19 considerations:
We have put in place a variety of different services and procedures to ensure safety for our team members and the locations they support. These have been prepared with help from PHE and the CQC to ensure a good standard and correct practice.
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- DBS (preferred)
- Level 2 or equivalent in Fitness Instruction (required)
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Fitness Instructor for Care Homes roles across G-Fitness's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £37 - £37 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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