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Temporary until March 2028 - 30 hour post 

Wellbing Sport and Leisure are looking for a Wellbeing Assistant to join their team in the East and West of Durham . 
  
WHAT IS INVOLVED?

• To deliver a range of activities in community settings to facilitate lifestyle and behaviour change in individuals and promote community wellbeing (to support physical and mental health e.g., group exercise, walking, running, cycling, cultural delivery and events).
• To support volunteering and promote community leadership to ensure initiatives which are sustainable in the longer term

We encourage you to contact Dean Tinkler via email at dean.tinkler2@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about  role.  
 
WHAT WILL I NEED?

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in a related area
• Leadership qualifications in cycling and/or walking and/or running, or a willingness to work towards these
• NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness instructing (Exercise to Music or Gym) or equivalent or a willingness to work towards these
• First Aid Qualification or willingness to work towards 
• Experience in delivery of adult and family focused programmes
• Experience in working with hard to reach people and communities
• Experience of working with and in support of community groups
• Experience in helping people to improve their lifestyle
• Experience in mentoring and supporting volunteers

Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.  

INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on week commencing 8 June 2026  
 
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
 
OUR OFFER TO YOU
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website 

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
 
HOW TO APPLY 
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.

Please visit our website to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application.
 
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, (option 5) or via email RecruitmentREG@durham.gov.uk
 
All correspondence relating to your application will be sent from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk. Kindly check your spam/junk folder regularly to ensure you don’t miss any updates.
 
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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £26,403 - £28,598

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant