Community Sport, Health & Youth Engagement Apprentice

This is an exciting opportunity to join The Renewal Trust and gain a nationally recognised Community Sport and Health Officer Level 3 Apprenticeship while making a positive difference in local communities. Main purpose of job: To support the delivery of community sport, physical activity, youth engagement, health and wellbeing programmes across St Ann’s and Sneinton. The postholder will work towards achieving the Community Sport and Health Officer Level 3 Apprenticeship whilst developing the skills, knowledge and experience required to support positive behaviour change and increase participation in community activities. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about supporting children, young people and local residents to become more active, healthier and better connected. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their ability to: • Good communication and people skills. • A positive attitude and willingness to learn. • An interest in sport, health, wellbeing, youth work or community development. • The ability to work as part of a team and build positive relationships. Principal accountabilities:  Support the planning, promotion and delivery of sport, physical activity, health, wellbeing and youth engagement activities within local communities.  Build positive relationships with children, young people, families, volunteers and community members, encouraging participation and ongoing engagement.  Support one-to-one and group-based mentoring activities that help individuals develop confidence, resilience, social skills and positive behaviours.  Encourage community members to become more physically active and make positive lifestyle choices, helping them overcome barriers to participation where appropriate.  Assist with the delivery of community events, campaigns, outreach activities and partnership initiatives.  Gather feedback, attendance data and community insight to help evaluate activities and identify local needs.  Maintain accurate records and support monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirements.  Assist with the recruitment, support and engagement of volunteers, community groups and partner organisations.  Ensure activities are welcoming, inclusive, safe and accessible to all participants.  Comply with all safeguarding, health and safety, equality and organisational policies and procedures.  Participate fully in the apprenticeship programme, undertaking training, coursework and professional development opportunities as required.  To advocate and be an ambassador for The Renewal Trust and the communities of St Anns and Sneinton at all times  Any other duties required or deemed appropriate by the CEO Other responsibilities: Act as an ambassador for The Renewal Trust at all times, actively promoting its values, aims and services within the local community, especially with regards to equal opportunities and safeguarding adults, young people and children. Adhere to all company policies, as relevant to the role, and attend meetings and training as directed by your line manager in order to keep your knowledge and skills current to your role An appropriate duty of care will be actively demonstrated by the job holder with regards to the security of cash, keys and company assets (property and equipment). The Renewal Trust is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are committed to reflecting the community we serve in our staff team, and we particularly welcome applications from our local communities.