We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our LFC Foundation team as an Employability Practitioner Apprentice. At LFC Foundation we are committed to getting new talent into our teams and supporting them in their career development.Apprenticeship ProgrammeEmployability Practitioner Level 4 Certificate This apprenticeship role will lead towards achievement of a Level 4 qualification of Employability Practitioner. Training, support and development will be provided in order to help the apprentice progress towards full competence across the required range of activities. Achievement of this qualification at Level 4 reflects the ability to identify and use relevant understanding, methods and skills to complete tasks and address problems that have a measure of complexity. It includes taking responsibility for initiating and completing tasks and procedures as well as exercising autonomy and judgement within limited parameters.The apprentice will work in the Employability team, with exposure to other areas of the business in order to experience a wide range of activities and situations.What will you be doing?Work closely with your team to plan and deliver a wide range of activities that young people participate in.Working directly with young people to develop their social education by providing programmes of activities, services and facilities and enable them to be heard. Build relationships with external partners that can lead to effective signposting for young people.To support young people who are 'at risk' or vulnerable to Child Exploitation. Assist management of programme logistics including venue-management, transport, food and accommodation.You will be responsible for raising safeguarding concerns with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and follow all policies held by the LFC Foundation and the community organisation to ensure safety and non-discriminatory practice.You will support the team to capture evaluation data and evidence from programme delivery and effectively contribute to team meetings.You will manage risk by supporting the team to assess the activity and environment and create risk assessments to ensure the activities are safe for all. Support the day-to-day administration of your community organisation’s youth service.Produce regular case studies / good news stories and contribute to positive marketing of youth work provision, and the Youth Works Apprenticeship programme.Support community partner with fundraising as appropriateWho are we looking for?To be successful in this role, you will have:Level 3 in Employability or relevant experience.Experience planning and delivering educational youth sessions.Experience in signposting young people to further opportunities.Experience working with vulnerable adults and young people.Competency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Proficiency on social media platforms.Understanding of inclusive youth work practices.Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion.Knowledge of mentoring in a youth work contextAbility to build relationships with key stakeholdersCommitment to Liverpool FC Foundation’s mission and valuesWhy should you apply?This is a Fixed-Term Contract opportunity for an initial period of 26 months, working 35 hours per week, 5 from 7 days with some weekend work required. The role will be based at one of our community partners in Liverpool, however the post holder will also be required to work from other locations across Merseyside from time to time and be willing to travel within England and Wales.At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.#LFCjobs
