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Positive Futures Community Sports Worker
| Posting date: | 13 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29,093 to £31,586 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 June 2025 |
| Location: | Lincoln, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 956/573 |
Summary
Join Our Team as a Community Sport Worker!
About Us: Positive Futures is a vibrant community-based project dedicated to creating safe and supportive spaces for young people. We are excited to announce an opening for a Community Sport Worker to join our dynamic team! This role is a 2-year fixed-term contract and will operate countywide but is based in Lincoln.
Role Overview: As a Community Sport Worker, you will be a vital member of an exciting new project. You will work closely with Community Safety colleagues to engage children and young people in various activities. These include sports, group events, and social action initiatives. Through these activities, you will foster personal development and a sense of belonging among children and young people. Moreover, your work will contribute to reducing antisocial behaviour. Ultimately, your efforts will create a positive impact on children, young people and the wider community.
What We’re Looking For: We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person with relevant qualifications and experience in delivering community-based sports and activity programs. You should have a warm, relational approach, enabling you to create safe spaces where young people can thrive and grow. We are looking for candidates with:
A level 3 or higher qualification in youth work, community sports development/coaching, or a related field
Nationally recognised coaching qualification(s)
Relevant practice experience in Children’s services or similar field
Knowledge of key issues affecting young people, risk-taking behaviour, and trauma-informed approaches
Why Join Us:
Be part of a supportive and dynamic team.
Make a meaningful impact on children and young people's lives.
Help shape a brighter future for our communities.
How to Apply: If you're ready for this rewarding role, apply now and help shape a brighter future for children, young people and communities!
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact David Sampher at 07785530698 or via email at David.sampher@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Interviews will be held on 12th June.
We look forward to hearing from you! Previous unsuccessful applicants need not apply.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
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.
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.
About Us: Positive Futures is a vibrant community-based project dedicated to creating safe and supportive spaces for young people. We are excited to announce an opening for a Community Sport Worker to join our dynamic team! This role is a 2-year fixed-term contract and will operate countywide but is based in Lincoln.
Role Overview: As a Community Sport Worker, you will be a vital member of an exciting new project. You will work closely with Community Safety colleagues to engage children and young people in various activities. These include sports, group events, and social action initiatives. Through these activities, you will foster personal development and a sense of belonging among children and young people. Moreover, your work will contribute to reducing antisocial behaviour. Ultimately, your efforts will create a positive impact on children, young people and the wider community.
What We’re Looking For: We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person with relevant qualifications and experience in delivering community-based sports and activity programs. You should have a warm, relational approach, enabling you to create safe spaces where young people can thrive and grow. We are looking for candidates with:
A level 3 or higher qualification in youth work, community sports development/coaching, or a related field
Nationally recognised coaching qualification(s)
Relevant practice experience in Children’s services or similar field
Knowledge of key issues affecting young people, risk-taking behaviour, and trauma-informed approaches
Why Join Us:
Be part of a supportive and dynamic team.
Make a meaningful impact on children and young people's lives.
Help shape a brighter future for our communities.
How to Apply: If you're ready for this rewarding role, apply now and help shape a brighter future for children, young people and communities!
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact David Sampher at 07785530698 or via email at David.sampher@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Interviews will be held on 12th June.
We look forward to hearing from you! Previous unsuccessful applicants need not apply.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
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.
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.
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.