Community & Interventions Team Apprentice

Job Introduction

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 are pleased to announce that 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 and many areas for professional support and development. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now and help us shape a brighter future for our young people and communities!

At Lincolnshire County Council, 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.

If you would like any further information or require an informal discussion, please contact Joe Coburn, Senior Community & Intervention Worker on joe.coburn@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Unfortunately, only those candidates who are shortlisted but are unsuccessful at interview will be offered individual feedback. Best of luck with your application.

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 refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

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

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

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.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 – 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.