Health Coach

are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives? Cumbria health are looking for three dynamic and compassionate work and health coaches to join our transformative workwell programme across north cumbria.

in this role you will be able to to empower individuals, improve community wellbeing, and support people into sustainable employment. You ll be at the heart of an impact‑driven initiative that bridges the gap between health and work, helping individuals overcome barriers and thrive in the workplace.

this role is covering north cumbria so the roles can be based at community sites in carlisle, penrith, workington and whitehaven.
full time, part time and alternative job patterns will be considered.

fixed term contract until october 2026

closing date: 12th febuary 2026

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we encourage you to apply as early as possible as this job may close earlier than the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received

please note that we are unable to offer an employer sponsored visa for this role.

cumbria health delivers high-quality, responsive health services across the county. We are seeking motivated work and health coaches to support the workwell programme across north cumbria.

as a work and health coach, you will assess and provide specialist employment advice, support, and interventions. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, developing individual thrive in work and return to work plans, and identifying employment barriers. Youll guide participants in overcoming these barriers, signpost them to relevant services, and help them achieve their employment goals.

the workwell service supports those facing challenges entering or sustaining employment, including participants on long-term sick leave or dealing with health conditions. Using holistic, light‑touch therapy and health assessments, workwell provides early intervention to improve employment outcomes.

additionally, the service advises employers on reasonable adjustments and employee retention, supporting a healthier, more inclusive workforce. This role contributes to reducing health inequalities, as employment is a vital factor in maintaining good health and well‑being.

cumbria health places the patient, their family and their community at the heart of everything we do. We are an award‑winning organisation, the first out‑of‑hours organisation in the country to be rated as outstanding by the care quality commission (cqc).

we provide primary health care services, both in and out of hours, across cumbria. We are values‑driven and place great emphasis on inclusivity and the wellbeing and development of our staff, while striving to provide a consistently high‑quality service. Our service is designed to improve health and wellbeing.

working for cumbria health can offer flexible opportunities in terms of location, hours and working patterns so you can enjoy a great work life balance. In order to provide the best patient care we understand the importance of ensuring staff satisfaction and are consistently trying to ensure we offer our staff a positive working environment whether that be though training or social events.

listen to your heart. Have the work life balance you d love.

alongside these main duties you will be expected to carry out any other duties that are reasonably requested of you.

• to manage a caseload of participants who have experienced common mental, physical and social health problems or long‑term conditions.
• to carry out avocational assessments and develop personalised work plans with north workwell participants.
• ensuring that participants are eligible to attend the service.
• to provide an evidence based, person‑centred and holistic initial assessment of barriers.
• to provide a light‑touch holisticsupport for health‑related barriers to employment.
• to provide a pathway into local services to tackle specific need and ensure referral pathways into and…