Youth Support Worker Apprentice
The Boathouse Youth LTD · Blackpool · posted 15 July 2026
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As part of your role you will be involved in the planning and delivery of educational and/or recreational activities to children and young people.
This will include:
- Improving the wellbeing of young people by promoting healthy nutrition and participation in active lifestyle and enrichment activities.
- Building and maintaining genuine professional relationships with children and young people attending the provision.
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with staff, volunteers, parents and other stakeholders that are conducive to effective performance in your role.
- Provide a welcoming, safe and informal learning environment for young people.
- Supporting indoor and outdoor activities for different age groups from 5 -17 years. This can range from writing and storytelling, to cycling, boating, sport, camping and social action projects.
Your training
As a Youth Support Worker, you will work primarily in the evenings with the occasional weekend work. You will be based at one of the four sites below, and be expected to occasionally work at the other sites when necessary.
- Lytham Road FY1 6ET.
- Grange Park FY3 7EA.
- Fleetwood FY7 7DJ.
- Bispham FY5 3AL.
You will also attend Bolton College (BL3 5BG) one day (6 hours) per week.
Where it leads
- The successful candidate may have the opportunity to progress to a higher level apprenticeship or full-time employment with the organisation.
About The Boathouse Youth LTD
The Boathouse Youth currently works with children and young people aged 5 to 17, from socio-economically deprived communities across Blackpool, to help tackle the challenges they’re experiencing.
Youth participation is at our heart.
Our Youth Services Team are at the very heart of what we do; they are on the front line! As a member of this team, you will be working directly with our young people, delivering a variety of sessions and activities that support the charity in meeting its core objectives
Our team of highly skilled professionals interact with young people on a daily-basis to deliver well thought out programmes in an engaging way.
We aim to facilitate a safe space to improve mental well-being, promote positive behaviours, support educational growth and encourage a healthy lifestyle.
This helps young people become the best versions of themselves through increasing their aspirations and improving their relationships.
Our ultimate aim is to break the cycle of deprivation and enable our young people to lead their best lives
Things to consider
Successful candidates will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
- GCSE maths (grade 4) — essential
Where you'll work
- 170 HORSEBRIDGE ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY3 7EA
- 205 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY1 6ET
- Boathouse Youth Centre, Highbury Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7DJ
- The Boathouse Youth, All Saints Road, Bispham, FY5 3AL
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