Wellness Youth Coach Apprentice

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Brighton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Brighton is seeking a Wellness Youth Coach Apprentice to help young people enhance their mental health and confidence through creative sessions like yoga and mindfulness. The ideal candidate is empathetic, enjoys working with youth, and is eager to learn. This apprenticeship comes with support for obtaining qualifications over 12-18 months and includes hands-on training and online workshops.

Benefits

Face-to-face and online training

Opportunity to achieve Functional Skills in English and maths

Support from trainers and line manager

Qualifications

• Ability to build trust with young people.
• Good listening and empathetic skills.
• Interest in mindfulness, yoga, and art activities.
• Willingness to support outdoor activities and boost wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run wellbeing sessions focused on mental health.
• Build positive relationships with young people.
• Support young people in achieving their qualifications.
• Create inclusive and fun social media content.

Skills

Building trust and positive relationships

Active listening

Empathy

Comfortable speaking in small groups

Interest in mindfulness and yoga

Confidence in outdoor activities

Attention to detail

Creative social media use

Education

Community Activator Coach Level 2 qualification

Job description

As a Wellness Youth Coach Apprentice, you'll be part of a friendly and supportive team at Futures-Essex, helping young people feel better, build confidence, and stay connected to learning. You'll work with others to run creative, active, and wellbeing-focused sessions that make a real difference in people's lives.

What you'll be doing day to day:

-Helping to plan and run fun, meaningful sessions like yoga, mindfulness, art, journaling and music that support mental health and self-confidence.

-Being part of a new outdoor wellbeing project-getting young people out into parks, green spaces or forest areas to explore nature, move their bodies and feel calm.

-Building positive relationships with young people through small group work and 1:1 coaching-supporting them with things like emotions, stress, and confidence.

-Running girls-only evening youth sessions where young people can talk about things like body image, self-esteem, social pressures and mental health in a safe, supportive space.

-Giving a warm welcome to students each morning and helping new students settle in and feel part of the group.

-Supporting young people working towards ASDAN qualifications like Administration or Working in the Office, giving them a boost with their learning and goals.

-Helping with creative social media content that shares young people's achievements and encourages others to get involved-making sure everything is safe and inclusive.

-Being involved in holiday programmes (like Essex ActivAte) during half-terms and summer-helping run fun, healthy and creative activities for young people who need a bit of extra support.

-Working as part of a team with youth workers, teachers and wellbeing staff to make sure every young person gets the help they need.

-Keeping simple records of sessions and reflecting on how things went so you can keep growing and learning in your role.

-This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with others, cares about mental health and wellbeing, and wants to grow their skills in a hands-on, meaningful way. You don't need to be an expert-you just need to be open, reliable, and ready to learn

The ideal candidate will be:

People & Communication

* Able to build trust and positive relationships with young people

* Good at listening, showing empathy, and being respectful

* Comfortable speaking in small groups and 1:1

Wellbeing & Creativity

* Interested in activities like mindfulness, yoga, art, or music

* Happy to support creative and emotional wellbeing sessions

* Confident working in girls-only spaces and creating a safe, inclusive vibe

Outdoor & Physical Activity

* Willing to lead or support outdoor activities in nature

* Understands how being active and outside can boost wellbeing

Organisation & Admin

* Can help with simple admin tasks (e.g. registers, resources)

* Willing to support others working towards qualifications like ASDAN

* Pays attention to detail and follows routines

Digital & Social Media

* Confident using social media in a positive and creative way

* Understands how to stay safe online and follow safeguarding rules

* Can help create fun and inclusive youth-led content

Desirable (but not essential)

* Experience helping or mentoring others (paid or voluntary)

* Interest in yoga, art, mindfulness or youth work

* Some knowledge of mental health or trauma-informed approaches

* Joined in or helped run youth clubs, HAF or holiday programmes

* Confident supporting young people with additional needs (SEND)

* Able to work well in a team and handle group dynamics

What your apprenticeship includes:

- A mixture of face to face and online catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress

- A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars

- Reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and apprenticeship Trainer

- The chance to get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don't already have GCSE)

You will work towards your Community Activator Coach Level 2 qualification over the course of 12-18 months