Community Sports and Health Officer Apprentice

We have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Leader to join our growing organisation. The role will focus on the direct engagement with young people in an alternative learning environment with some wider community work involved, this role will be a hybrid approach based at The POD in Ilkeston along with various venues in Kirk Hallam.

37 hours including 7 hours study time. Days and times to be confirmed. 37 hours a week1 year 3 monthsTeam Working, Organisation Skills

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

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Skills

• Team Working
• Organisation Skills

Other requirements

Need a current driving licence. Youth work is a rewarding career, but it can also be challenging. Youth workers often support young people facing complex issues such as mental health concerns, family difficulties, social isolation, or challenging behaviour. The role requires patience, resilience and good communication skills.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Following successful completion of the Youth Work apprenticeship, the apprentice can progress into a qualified Youth Worker role or continue to a higher-level apprenticeship or qualification in Youth Work, Community Learning and Development. You may also develop specialist skills in areas such as mentoring, safeguarding, mental health, or community engagement, with opportunities to progress into senior youth work, project coordination, team leadership, or management roles.