Apprentice Community Engagement Officer

We are a growing sport for development charity based in Bolton that offer employees the chance to deliver work that makes an impact alongside colleagues who share a mutual passion for improving people’s lives and help to achieve our vision of ‘A Connected Bolton Without Disadvantage’.

Our mission is to use the power of Bolton Wanderers Football Club to inspire, support and deliver positive change. Through intervention, prevention and targeted engagement we create sustainable pathways that transform lives. By working together we connect people, enabling communities to thrive and succeed.

We continue to be an innovative and forward-thinking charity that works in partnership with local, regional and national organisations to achieve the greatest outcome for our beneficiaries.

We are looking for an Apprentice Community Engagement Officer to deliver across multiple programme areas including Social Inclusion, Cohesion, Active Ageing, EDI, Wellbeing, Schools, Disability, Offending and Employability.

**The Location**: Bolton Wanderers in the Community (BWitC) is based at the University of Bolton Stadium, the home of Bolton Wanderers Football Club. Situated in the heart of the North West we are commutable from Manchester, Preston and Liverpool with great transport links including strong public transport and motorway links. Middlebrook retail park is adjacent to the stadium which offers an abundance of options for lunch.

**Why Should You Apply?**
- Work for a forward thinking, progressive charity that makes a positive impact on people’s lives.
- Great benefits including Two Bolton Wanderers Season Tickets, Health and Pension Package, Opportunities for paid overtime, a Commitment to CPD opportunities to staff, free staff parking onsite.
- We are committed to ensure that staff have a strong work life balance. Staff have the ability to have a blended approach to home and office working.

**Responsible to**: Programme Lead

**Responsible for**: None

**Budget Responsibilities**: None

**Main duties and responsibilities**:

- To work closely with Programme Leads and Project Officers in order to complement the high-quality delivery that we currently offer.
- To work on our PL Kicks project and help support disadvantaged young people across Bolton through football and multi-sport sessions.
- To assist in the delivery of high quality football sessions through our Wanderers Soccer School provision.
- To support young adults who are at risk of offending and reoffending by assisting in the delivery of positive activities, workshops and social sessions.
- To encourage community cohesion and social mixing both virtually and in person on our BL One project.
- To work on our Extra Time Hub project to help support and keep older people active and connected across Bolton. Assisting on delivery of this project including community walks, allotment site, social get together and other activities that promote a healthy and active lifestyle.
- To assist in the delivery of our PL Primary Stars and PL Inspires provision to help young people fulfil their potential in school.
- To maintain effective records of work undertaken with beneficiaries for the purpose of monitoring and evaluation. These may include registers, case studies and any other records. - Be sensitive and supportive to the needs of participants, and signpost additional support where appropriate. - Adhere to safeguarding procedures.
- To be an ambassador of BWitC by supporting us in creating a connected Bolton without disadvantage
- Offering excellent customer service at all times and upholding the professional image of BWFC and BWitC.
- To represent BWitC at relevant activities/events
- To perform other duties as required, which are considered relevant to the objectives of BWitC

**ESSENTAL CRITERIA**

**Ability and Skills**:

- Written and verbal communication skills
- Organisation, planning and record keeping skills
- IT skills and a knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes
- A passion to strive for continual improvement and a commitment to delivering a quality service
- Ability to work both individually and as part of a team

**Experience**
- Experience of coaching individuals and groups.
- Experience of assisting relevant physical activity classes.
- Experience of working as part of a team

**Special Attributes**
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with the individuals.
- A caring and empathetic attitude.
- Ability to use initiative.
- The ability to prepare and deliver sessions that are appropriate to disadvantaged communities
- An understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures
- A flexible attitude to working and willing to work evenings and weekends when required
- Commitment to development and willingness to undertake training where necessary
- Commitment to Bolton Wanderers in the Community’s vision, mission, values and behaviours.
- An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion policies and pract