Health and Wellbeing Coach

Health & Wellbeing Coach

We have an exciting full‑time opportunity for you to become our Health & Wellbeing Coach.

We are looking for an individual based near Buckinghamshire, or within a commutable distance such as Oxfordshire or Hertfordshire. Delivery times will primarily be 5pm‑9pm; you must be comfortable working during these hours.

This role involves working with families, young people and adults to support their health and wellbeing.

Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services. In the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that make a profound impact on people’s lives, from assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support.

Key Responsibilities

• Triage and assessment of participants.
• Lifestyle behaviour change support (e.g., stop smoking, increase activity, achieve healthy weight/diet, reduce alcohol consumption).
• Problem solving and motivational interviewing.
• Signposting to additional services.
• Delivering multi‑channel, personalised health coaching support: face‑to‑face, telephonic, and digital.
• Using multi‑mix communications (in‑app messaging, text, email) to share resources and advocate behaviour tracking tools.
• Appraising individuals and population caseloads daily to ensure the right intensity and frequency of support.
• Applying a strength‑based approach to maximise local community assets and the wider health and wellbeing economy.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant health coaching qualification or accredited health coaching skills programme.
• Direct health coaching delivery experience.
• Experience delivering behaviour change interventions for specific lifestyle issues (e.g., smoking cessation, physical activity, NHS Health Checks, weight management, alcohol reduction).
• Evidence of supporting vulnerable individuals through change processes.
• Caseload management experience using a Case Management System.
• Experience of inputting and processing data with accuracy, meeting targets and deadlines.
• Continuous professional development to ensure up‑to‑date health coaching provision.
• Experience in a health, community or social care environment, or strong understanding of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• Desirable: Membership of a professional body (ICF, EMCC, AoC, UKHCA).
• Experience managing and supervising individuals and teams.
• Degree level education in a relevant subject (e.g., Psychology, Behavioural Science).
• Experience supporting people remotely, telephonically, or digitally.
• Evidence of working with individuals with long‑term health conditions.

EEO Statement

Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Maximus is a Disability Confident Leader, offering guaranteed interview opportunities for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Science, Health Care Provider, and Other

Industries

• Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting