Community & Interventions Team Apprentice

Lincolnshire County Council; Skegness; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount schemes

Civil service sports council

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is recruiting two Community & Interventions Team (CIT) Apprentices. The role supports planning and delivery of sport and positive activities, helping young people and families progress into adulthood.

Hybrid working, with locations in Gainsborough or Skegness, an 18-month fixed-term contract, and a Level 2 qualification on offer. The package includes a salary of £25,219, a pension, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Ability to acquire and apply knowledge.
• Commitment to continuous learning.
• Warm approach enabling safe environments foryoung people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver an exciting programme of sport and positive activities in local communities.
• Support delivery of personal and social development opportunities for children and young people.

Education

Level 2 Community Activator Coach qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as a Community & Interventions Team (CIT) Apprentice

Positive Futures is a vibrant community-based project dedicated to creating safe and supportive spaces for young people. We have openings for two Community & Interventions Team (CIT) Apprentices to join our dynamic team.

About the role

This apprenticeship is intended to offer on-the-job training through the study of a Level 2 Community Activator Coach qualification. These roles will be an 18 month, fixed-term contracts; with one based in Gainsborough, and the other in Skegness. Please specify on your application form your location preference.

As a CIT Apprentice, you will support colleagues to plan and deliver an exciting programme of sport and positive activities within local communities, to engage and improve the outcomes for children, young people and families. You will support the delivery of quality personal and social development opportunities for children and young people, aiming to support their successful transition into adulthood.

About you

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who are able to demonstrate the ability to acquire and apply knowledge, alongside a commitment to continuous learning. You should offer a warm approach, enabling you to create safe spaces where young people can thrive and grow.

Our offer

We are offering a competitive salary of £25,219, along with a Level 2 Community Activator Coach qualification.

In addition, we also offer a pension.

• a comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes
• civil service sports council membership
• many areas for professional support and development

We believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

Interview

Interviews will be held on Monday 5th October.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the "Job Description" (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please be advised that this position is subject to a criminal record check.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Working arrangements

A Smarter Working Employer: We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process. Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

Unfortunately, only those candidates who are shortlisted but are unsuccessful at interview will be offered individual feedback.