Overview
Falls Prevention Worker – Liverpool
Who are we:
Since 1988, Everton in the Community has become a dynamic force for good, harnessing the unifying power of football to drive social change and addressing societal challenges across Liverpool City Region. Supported by a team of over 130 full-time staff and over 200 volunteers, the independently governed and independently financed charity offers an extensive array of more than 60 programmes and initiatives that tackle a diverse range of social issues including health, employability, anti-social behaviour, crime, exploitation, education, dementia, and disability.
Everton in the Community stands firmly beside the most at-risk and most in need members of its local communities, but the needs of the city are ever-growing and ever-evolving and the official charity of Everton Football Club is committed to helping as many people as possible.
About the opportunity: We have an opportunity for a Falls Prevention Worker to join our Health and Wellbeing Department.
The Falls Prevention Worker will be responsible for supporting the effective delivery of Everton in the Communities (EitC’s) falls prevention physical activity programme across community and residential settings in the Knowsley area.
Safeguarding
- To understand the Club’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines.
- To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to an Anti-bullying environment.
Who we are looking for: Essentially, we are looking for an individual who is able to develop trust and rapport with participants quickly, and work in an enabling manner to help participants improve their balance, coordination, and confidence. They should be caring and empathetic when promoting the safety, independence, health, and well-being of programme participants.
Other Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Sound knowledge of behaviour change models/ strategies to promote better health and wellbeing outcomes
- Ability to plan and deliver an older adults falls prevention programme
- Ability to collect, collate data to improve services
- Level 3 OTAGO Chair Based Falls Management Instructor / PSI
- Level 2 Gym Instructor
The role will be offered on a 12-Month Fixed Term contract working 16 hours per week.
The closing date for application is Friday 31st July 2026 however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantial amount of applications.
Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices
The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service information of which can be found here
This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.
Equity & Inclusion
Everton Football Club is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage applications from groups that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people.
Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email - careers@evertonfc.com
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Salary: 0
Job Type: Temporary
Job Reference: JP1627732LivFPW
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