National Apprenticeship Wage

Southport, PR8 6JZ

16 Months

Community Support & Health Officer

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National Apprenticeship Wage

Southport, PR8 6JZ

16 months

Summary

Job Overview

To support the delivery of community-based sport, health, and wellbeing activities for people of all ages in Sefton/Southport. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build skills, confidence and work experience through a supportive role at Southport FC Community Foundation.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in delivering activities for children, young people, and adults (e.g., football, multi-sports, walking football, education workshops).
Help set up, pack down, and manage equipment at sessions and events.
Support lead staff in engaging with participants and creating a safe, welcoming environment.
Attend training, staff meetings and community events as part of your development.
Promote positive values including teamwork, inclusion and respect.
Represent the Foundation in a friendly and professional manner.
Complete basic records such as session registers and feedback forms.
Follow safeguarding and health & safety guidelines at all times.

Summary

Job Overview

To support the delivery of community-based sport, health, and wellbeing activities for people of all ages in Sefton/Southport. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build skills,
confidence and work experience through a supportive role at Southport FC Community Foundation.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in delivering activities for children, young people, and adults (e.g., football, multi-sports, walking football, education workshops).
Help set up, pack down, and manage equipment at sessions and events.
Support lead staff in engaging with participants and creating a safe, welcoming environment.
Attend training, staff meetings and community events as part of your development.
Promote positive values including teamwork, inclusion and respect.
Represent the Foundation in a friendly and professional manner.
Complete basic records such as session registers and feedback forms.
Follow safeguarding and health & safety guidelines at all times.

To apply you need:

Please send a CV and covering letter to express your interest in this vacancy.

Apply now

To apply you need:

Please send a CV and covering letter to express your interest in this vacancy.

Apply now

Skills

Good attitude and willingness to learn
Friendly and respectful to people of all backgrounds
Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team
Interest in sport, health or working with people
Confidence to speak to groups (with support)

Personal Qualities

Reliable and punctual
Positive and open to feedback
Committed to making a difference in the community
Passionate about sport or community work
Keen to build a long-term career in this sector

Qualifications & Experience

Willingness to complete relevant training (e.g. safeguarding, first aid)
Any basic qualification in sport, health, or youth work (e.g. FA Playmaker, Level 1)
No formal experience required
Some informal or voluntary experience is welcome (e.g., helping at a youth club, school sports day)
Experience engaging with others in a team, school or community setting

Skills

Good attitude and willingness to learn
Friendly and respectful to people of all backgrounds
Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team

Interest in sport, health or working with people
Confidence to speak to groups (with support)

Personal Qualities

Reliable and punctual
Positive and open to feedback
Committed to making a difference in the community
Passionate about sport or community work
Keen to build a long-term career in this sector

Qualifications & Experience

Willingness to complete relevant training (e.g. safeguarding, first aid)
Any basic qualification in sport, health, or youth work (e.g. FA Playmaker, Level 1)
No formal experience required
Some informal or voluntary experience is welcome (e.g., helping at a youth club, school sports day)
Experience engaging with others in a team, school or community setting