Wakefield Councils are looking to recruit into the role of Activator $ú this is a secondment opportunity working in the Activator role full time for a fixed period until 28/02/2027.This role will help support the work undertaken within the Referral Services team more specifically the Exercise on Referral scheme which is delivered across the Wakefield district, mainly based out of Wakefield Council Leisure facilities.You would be working towards the aim of providing an offer of consultation and exercise, 1-2-1 and group based, to patients who have been identified as meeting the referral criteria of the scheme. those who meet the criteria are referred in for support with their physical activity.Wakefield Council are looking for the ideal candidate to support this work, who must be able to plan and deliver all the elements of the pathway. The successful candidate must posses excellent interpersonal, consultation, written and verbal communication skills, be able to work effectively with and gain the trust of a wide range of stakeholders (internal and external partners) whilst ensuring they are committed to excellent service delivery, ensuring that prescribed physical activity is suitable for the needs of the participant.Prior knowledge and experience of working with patients on Health Referral Pathways is beneficial and prospective candidates must hold a recognised Level 3 Exercise on Referral qualification.Job title Health and Wellbeing Activator Job reference 243733 Date posted 13/08/2025 Application closing date 14/09/2025 Location Wakefield Salary £32,061.00 to £34,434.00, Grade 7. Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Full time, Temporary Attachments Job descriptionWakefield Councils are looking to recruit into the role of Activator $ú this is a secondment opportunity working in the Activator role full time for a fixed period until 28/02/2027.This role will help support the work undertaken within the Referral Services team more specifically the Exercise on Referral scheme which is delivered across the Wakefield district, mainly based out of Wakefield Council Leisure facilities.You would be working towards the aim of providing an offer of consultation and exercise, 1-2-1 and group based, to patients who have been identified as meeting the referral criteria of the scheme. those who meet the criteria are referred in for support with their physical activity.Wakefield Council are looking for the ideal candidate to support this work, who must be able to plan and deliver all the elements of the pathway. The successful candidate must posses excellent interpersonal, consultation, written and verbal communication skills, be able to work effectively with and gain the trust of a wide range of stakeholders (internal and external partners) whilst ensuring they are committed to excellent service delivery, ensuring that prescribed physical activity is suitable for the needs of the participant.Prior knowledge and experience of working with patients on Health Referral Pathways is beneficial and prospective candidates must hold a recognised Level 3 Exercise on Referral qualification.
