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The Community Sport and Health Officer Apprenticeship forms a pivotal role in initiating behaviour change in local residents with regards to engagement in sport and physical activity across local communities. By working within and across local organisations, individuals will scope, organise and coordinate the delivery of opportunities for local communities to get more physically active. The aim of this qualification is to give the learners the knowledge, skills and behaviours to have a comprehensive understanding of the principles of behaviour change; an ability to adapt delivery in order to suit different groups in society; knowledge of how to manage and lead colleagues or volunteers; practical experience of how to develop and devise appropriate sports or physical activity programmes, and the expectations of collaborative work with a network of partners / stakeholders.

Employers are likely to come from the private, public, charitable and third sector and deliver core business activities in the fields of leisure, sport, youth work, youth justice, outdoor education, or public health. The occupation exists within the sport for development sector that plays an important role in improving the health of the nation – creating opportunities that get more people more active, more often.

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Recognise, and help others to also recognise, the factors that impact on a person’s health and wellbeing that they can or cannot control or influence
Assist individuals, groups and communities to recognise their needs, what is important to them, and their strengths in relation to their health and wellbeing
Help people, groups and communities to identify and address barriers that can be overcome to achieve better health and wellbeing
work with people and communities to identify and access local resources and assets that support their health and wellbeing
Work with people and communities so that they continue to make changes and solve problems on their own
Build partnerships and connections with local people, groups and organisations to reach shared solutions to local needs or issues
Work with, support or supervise people working as volunteers whilst recognising the boundaries of their roles
recognise whether non-statutory community and voluntary groups and services are safe and sustainable to support people’s health and wellbeing needs, and escalate any concerns
identify where different organisations collaborate successfully or interface seamlessly and build on these strengths to extend provision
identify and highlight competition or conflict between services where this does not work in the interests of the local community or works against the best use of local assets
research local provision, including online, for a wide range of interventions, projects and services that can support individuals and communities who are seeking to better manage their health and wellbeing
keep information on local and digital provision up to date
identify barriers preventing individuals from accessing local services, including how services are promoted or communicated
receive and manage referrals, recognising appropriate and inappropriate referrals and how and when to escalate or refer on to a more appropriate service
manage people’s personal data safely and securely when completing and storing records or sharing data
Recognise when someone is in distress or crisis and how to ensure that the right support is available for them at the point of need
Develop relationships with referrers and referring agencies to ensure appropriate referrals are made and the service offer is understood
Manage a caseload and potential waiting lists and be able to prioritise in line with service guidance
help people to identify the key issues impacting on their health and wellbeing, actively listening to a person’s story without judgement
Work with individuals or groups to navigate health-related and service-related information to make decisions about their health and wellbeing
Work with individuals and groups who want to make changes to their behaviours and lifestyle choices to improve their health and wellbeing
Use behaviour change tools and techniques to develop and agree a plan of action, or set goals with a person to help them to address the issues and priorities they have identified regarding their health and wellbeing
Help people to review and access services relevant to them and their needs to optimise access and choice, including services that can address wider issues (such as social, financial or environmental) affecting their health and wellbeing
Review progress with an individual and agree an end point or closure regarding their engagement with the service
Deliver interventions that meet the needs of local communities including the consideration of cultural and faith-based factors
Support local communities through the implementation of strategies and policies that improve health outcomes and address health inequalities
Facilitate access to and promote services delivered by a range of public and voluntary sector agencies in the community, and services that are accessible digitally or online
Apply the most recent evidence to improve the effectiveness of strategies, policies and interventions
Communicate complex public health messages to people effectively

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This opportunity is only available to business owners, managers and team leaders looking to upskill their staff. If you are unemployed or exploring new career options, you can start your apprenticeship journey by sending your CV to: info@360apprenticeships.co.uk

For apprentices aged 16-21 the training costs are fully funded by the government. For apprentices aged over 21, there is a 5% co-investment which would be paid by the employer. Alternatively, the training costs can be covered by utilising the Apprenticeship Levy Fund.

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