Sports and Wellbeing Apprentice

Note that Impact Futures (training agency) is doing the initial recruitment, so candidates need to apply from: https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=db8263affe784b8e&from=shareddesktop

To be successful as an apprentice, you must have great time management skills and be willing to fit into the existing staff structure. Outstanding apprentices understand critical feedback has a role in the learning process, build good relationships with colleagues, and ultimately make a lasting impression.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier depending on the volume of applications.

The role

You will work as a Sports and Wellbeing Apprentice. You will be required to complete a training programme that will cover all aspects of the role and will be delivered through in-house and external training, as well as day-release or other distance learning methods delivered by a recognised educational/training institution.

College or University attendance and successful completion of these studies is an essential requirement of this Apprenticeship, together with the requirement to complete the practical day-to-day tasks assigned to this role.

Apprentice Responsibilities:

To undertake the following duties under direct supervision:

1. To identify priority neighbourhoods where sports and wellbeing development sessions need to be organised.
2. To assist the Community Investment Manager in developing and delivering a varied range of sporting and health-related activities for targeted age groups.
3. To assist in the planning and delivery of safe and structured sessions.
4. To develop and work in partnerships with other sports clubs and groups to maximise sports participation and take advantage of shared resources.
5. To raise public awareness of health and fitness issues and promote participation in sport, particularly among underrepresented groups and communities.
6. To work with young people from a range of backgrounds and with a range of needs.
7. To assist in the development of sports provision in designated communities and/ or with target groups.
8. To assist in the provision of administrative support to the programme.
9. To assist in creating structured links with local sports clubs and help establish junior sections and coaching education initiatives.
10. To try and establish annual sports competitions/tournaments and Awards events.
11. To assist in the provision of guidance and support to young leaders and volunteers.
12. To attend learning and development activities both in-house and with external training providers.
13. Engaging with and participating in the day-to-day activities of the Community Investment Team, but also learning about other aspects of the company.
14. To participate and attend events when required out of hours during weekends and evenings.

Other standard Duties

• Observing health and safety procedures.
• Completing all tests, presentations, and other required evaluations.
• Working in the office and travelling to other sites when required.
• Positively receiving feedback.
• Attending meetings and offering suggestions for improvement.
• Keeping a log of everything learned.
• Building professional relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Undertake any additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post.

Apprentice Requirements:

• Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and Maths.
• Driver’s license required.
• Good time management, critical, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to demonstrate an aptitude for the skills taught in the Apprenticeship (for example through work experience, qualifications or references)
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• A growth mindset and passion for learning.
• Experience of Microsoft Applications
• To carry out any other duties that may be reasonably requested.

Contacts:

• Sports and Wellbeing Coaches
• Sport Development Officers Health and wellbeing staff in the statutory and voluntary sector
• Sports club and community representatives

1. The post-holder’s duties must at all times be carried out in compliance with legislative requirements such as health and safety and all of the Association’s policies and procedures in particular the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and any other policies designed to protect employees or service users.
2. It is the duty of the post-holder not to act in a prejudicial or discriminatory manner towards any customers or employees, including discrimination towards anyone under the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race (includes ethnic or national origins, colour or nationality), religion or belief (includes non-belief), sex (man or woman) and sexual orientation (includes lesbian, gay, bisexual or heterosexual). The post-holder should not accept any such practice or behaviour and should either challenge or report it.

Benefits

• Paid apprenticeship with a 24-month contract
• National living wage
• Flexible working hours
• Working in a city-centre office close to two main train stations, theatres, restaurants, and shops
• 26 days annual holiday, which increases to 31 days annual holiday based on length of service, plus bank holidays and 3 days over Christmas
• An extra day off on your birthday
• Flexible Social Housing Pension Scheme of up to 10% employer/employee contribution
• Working for a Disability Confident Committed Employer
• Career development opportunities through Annual Appraisals
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Exclusive discounts on everyday essentials such as groceries, pharmaceuticals, petrol, and clothing
• Free car parking if you need a car for work as part of your role
• Annual £300 flexible benefit pot
• Buy and sell up to 3 days of annual leave
• Up to 4 paid volunteering days per year to support local good causes

Special Conditions:

CRB Disclosure Required: -Enhanced

Training

This level 3 apprenticeship training programme develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to support and empower the local community to live healthier, happier lives. The broad purpose of the occupation is to work in partnership with individuals and their communities to identify and address health and well-being needs, improve health, prevent ill health and reduce inequalities. It is suitable for people working in healthcare, community or voluntary settings in job roles such as care or service navigator, community connector, community health champion, health trainer, live well coach, and social prescribing link worker. On completion, you will be awarded a Level 3 in Community Health and Well-being

Over the duration of 16 months, you will receive a combination of online training and support.

As part of the apprenticeship, alongside your job role, a minimum of 6 hours per week of your time in work must be dedicated to improving new skills, knowledge and behaviours.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free Parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Transport links

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Have you resided in the UK for the last 3 years?
• Do you have a good level of Microsoft applications and experience producing work-based reports?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: closing soon due to the sufficient quality candidates