Feel Good Suffolk Advisor
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,119 to £26,514 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Sudbury, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Abbeycroft Leisure |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ACL030 |
Summary
Feel Good Suffolk Advisor- Sudbury Kingfisher - Hourly rate: £25,119-£26,514 (based on experience)
Feel Good Suffolk is an exciting partnership across Suffolk with the aim of empowering clients to take control of their health and wellbeing with lifestyle and behaviour changes. As the Feel Good Suffolk Area Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operation of effective and efficient behaviour change services in Mid Suffolk and Babergh. These services cover three key thematic areas of health behaviours: physical activity, healthy weight and smoking cessation.
As an Advisor you will be required to triage and undertake ‘what matters to you’ client-centred assessments, build individualised support packages, refer clients to appropriate services and support, and deliver 1 to 1 and group health-based interventions. You will support and empower the client to use their skills and networks to overcome barriers and make positive changes to improve their health and wellbeing. You’ll be based across Hadleigh and Sudbury areas providing support to adults by telephone, video call and face to face in local community venues on a one-to-one and group basis.
20 hours per week
Abbeycroft can offer you:
• A Multisite membership
• A discounted multisite membership for someone that lives with you
• Free child swims (Not lessons)
• Annual Leave entitlement
• Pension Scheme with NEST
• Opportunities for career development and progression
We also offer Westfield Health Benefits which include Mental, Physical health and financial support, a 24/7 DoctorLineTM, access to Togetherall and generous Highstreet discounts and cashback.
What you will need:
The post holder will have a strong understanding of health behaviours and experience of working with people to make positive changes to their lifestyle. The candidate will have experience of working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds with differing levels of needs and balancing casework.
The candidate will be organised and able to work under pressure to tight timescales over a period of time and be a strong communicator with proven active listening skills.
Individuals with smoking cessation backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
An NCSCT Smoking cessation (Level 1 or 2), Health or Community related Qualification, Health Coaching Qualification
Driving Licence
Closing Date: 10/04/2026
Interviews will take place onsite or via Microsoft Teams on or before: 14/04/2026
Join our team at Abbeycroft and become part of a rewarding journey dedicated to community well-being. Apply now to start your adventure with us!
Most roles at Abbeycroft involve some form of regulated activity with children and so an Enhanced DBS Check including the Children’s Barred List will often be appropriate.
As a Disability Confident Employer we encourage you to let us know If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of the recruitment/selection process. We will guarantee an interview to a candidate with a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, if they otherwise meet the minimum selection requirements.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Feel Good Suffolk is an exciting partnership across Suffolk with the aim of empowering clients to take control of their health and wellbeing with lifestyle and behaviour changes. As the Feel Good Suffolk Area Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operation of effective and efficient behaviour change services in Mid Suffolk and Babergh. These services cover three key thematic areas of health behaviours: physical activity, healthy weight and smoking cessation.
As an Advisor you will be required to triage and undertake ‘what matters to you’ client-centred assessments, build individualised support packages, refer clients to appropriate services and support, and deliver 1 to 1 and group health-based interventions. You will support and empower the client to use their skills and networks to overcome barriers and make positive changes to improve their health and wellbeing. You’ll be based across Hadleigh and Sudbury areas providing support to adults by telephone, video call and face to face in local community venues on a one-to-one and group basis.
20 hours per week
Abbeycroft can offer you:
• A Multisite membership
• A discounted multisite membership for someone that lives with you
• Free child swims (Not lessons)
• Annual Leave entitlement
• Pension Scheme with NEST
• Opportunities for career development and progression
We also offer Westfield Health Benefits which include Mental, Physical health and financial support, a 24/7 DoctorLineTM, access to Togetherall and generous Highstreet discounts and cashback.
What you will need:
The post holder will have a strong understanding of health behaviours and experience of working with people to make positive changes to their lifestyle. The candidate will have experience of working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds with differing levels of needs and balancing casework.
The candidate will be organised and able to work under pressure to tight timescales over a period of time and be a strong communicator with proven active listening skills.
Individuals with smoking cessation backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
An NCSCT Smoking cessation (Level 1 or 2), Health or Community related Qualification, Health Coaching Qualification
Driving Licence
Closing Date: 10/04/2026
Interviews will take place onsite or via Microsoft Teams on or before: 14/04/2026
Join our team at Abbeycroft and become part of a rewarding journey dedicated to community well-being. Apply now to start your adventure with us!
Most roles at Abbeycroft involve some form of regulated activity with children and so an Enhanced DBS Check including the Children’s Barred List will often be appropriate.
As a Disability Confident Employer we encourage you to let us know If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of the recruitment/selection process. We will guarantee an interview to a candidate with a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, if they otherwise meet the minimum selection requirements.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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