Are you ready to start your journey in youth work? Want to make a difference in your community and learn on the job? Could you be our Youth Apprentice?

Arun Church is looking for an Apprentice Youth Support Worker (Level 3) to support our youth club sessions, mentoring, and activities with young people facing complex challenges. This is part of Arun Youth Projects, our community youth service which includes youth clubs, detached work and targeted support.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual who is keen to develop their skills in youth work. You don’t need to have all the answers — just a willingness to learn, a positive attitude, and a heart for supporting young people through life’s challenges. As an Apprentice Youth Support Worker, you will be a valued member of the team, learning on the job while actively contributing to the delivery of high-quality youth work. You’ll be supported through training, mentoring, and supervision to develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive in a youth work career. On completion of the Apprenticeship you will have a Level 3 Youth Work qualification.

This post is funded by BBC Children In Need.

Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

  • Salary: £12,759 per annum
  • Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week
    • Monday - 10:00am–5:00pm
    • Tuesday - 1:30pm–9:15pm
    • Wednesday - 12:30pm–6:00pm
    • Thursday - 10:00am–5:00pm
    • Friday - 1:30pm–7:30pm
  • Contract: Fixed term contract for 18-months, with 18-month extension subject to completion of the Apprenticeship.

Arun Church is a vibrant organisation that is passionate about serving God and changing our community for the better. We meet on Sundays at The Littlehampton Academy and run many initiatives including CAP Debt Help, Arun Youth Projects, Playcentre childcare settings, Refresh coffee shop and social activities in addition to our Sunday services. Our offices are at the Wickbourne Centre which is owned by the Church. Consequently, we keep our focus on the safety and welfare of children and young people. We offer generous holiday entitlement, a fun, supportive team environment and rewarding work.

FULL JOB INFORMATION
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CLOSING  DATE  FOR  APPLICATIONS
5pm on Sun 27th July 2025
INTERVIEWS  TO BE HELD
August 2025