Health, Wellbeing and Yoga Instructor

Health, Wellbeing & Yoga Instructor

Location

HMP Addiewell

We're looking for a passionate and motivated Health, Wellbeing & Yoga Instructor to join our Rehabilitation Team at HMP Addiewell. This is a rewarding opportunity to inspire, educate and empower people in custody by delivering engaging programmes focused on health, mental wellbeing, yoga, meditation and breathing techniques. Through practical and classroom-based learning, you'll help learners develop valuable life skills, improve their wellbeing, and support their journey towards successful rehabilitation and reintegration into the community.

HMP Addiewell is a high-security establishment focused on helping individuals change the direction of their lives. We prioritise addressing offending behaviour through targeted programmes and close work with professionals, while providing education, training and employment opportunities that build practical skills. We also work with community partners to support positive futures after release.

At Sodexo, our culture is built on three hallmarks: Be Positive, Be Courageous and Be the Difference.

We encourage our people to Be Positive by creating hope and respect in every interaction, Be Courageous by safely challenging behaviours that don't support a positive environment, and Be the Difference by taking actions that improve outcomes for those we support.

By living these hallmarks every day, you'll help build routines, behaviours and opportunities that inspire meaningful change. Every interaction matters, and every day is a chance to make a lasting impact.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging health, wellbeing and yoga sessions using a variety of teaching methods.
• Deliver both practical and classroom-based learning focused on mental wellbeing, physical health, yoga, meditation and breathing exercises.
• Adapt your teaching approach to support learners with a range of educational backgrounds and learning needs.
• Monitor learner progress, maintain accurate records and prepare learners for assessments where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support rehabilitation, sentence management and positive resettlement outcomes.
• Encourage learners to build confidence, practical life skills and recognised qualifications.
• Promote education and wellbeing opportunities, actively encouraging participation across the prison.
• Ensure teaching meets quality standards, awarding body requirements and prison KPIs.
• Contribute to curriculum development, course reviews and continuous improvement.

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is passionate about education, wellbeing and helping others unlock their potential.

You'll ideally have

• Experience delivering training, education, coaching or group-based learning.
• A recognised teaching qualification at SCQF Level 7 (or equivalent), or a willingness to achieve this within 18 months.
• Experience or confidence delivering health and wellbeing, yoga, mindfulness, meditation or related programmes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Strong organisational and IT skills.
• The ability to adapt your teaching style to meet a variety of learning needs.
• A genuine interest in rehabilitation, education and supporting people to make positive life changes.
• Flexibility to work occasional pre-arranged evenings and weekends when required.

What You'll Deliver

• Inspiring and engaging lessons that improve health and wellbeing.
• A supportive learning environment that encourages participation and achievement.
• Positive learner outcomes through recognised SQA qualifications (SCQF Levels 2–6).
• Innovative teaching resources and lesson plans that meet awarding body standards.
• A meaningful contribution to rehabilitation by helping learners build confidence, resilience and transferable life skills.

Package Description

• £28,900 - rising to £30,144 after successful probation

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Hours

Full Time – 40 hours per week

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers