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First Aid and Youth Worker Higher Degree Apprentice EAST NORFOLK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

This training position leading to a permanent role offers the opportunity for studying a degree apprenticeship in Youth Work and the opportunity for the post holder to support students and staff, by providing First Aid facilities and treatment to support the College in meeting its legal requirements for First Aid at Work.

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Closing date: 07 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £20,025.00

  • Working week

    37 hours per week, full time, full year, 8.30 – 4.00 Monday and 8.30 – 4.30 Tuesday to Friday, with half an hour for unpaid lunch.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    7 days ago

  • Apprenticeship level

    Degree
    Level 6 (Degree with honours)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000125987

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Act as one of the primary contacts for First Aid and provide treatment when required for staff and students, responding by radio to calls for assistance throughout the College day within the competencies of the First Aid Certification held by the post holder. In addition, and under the direction of the First Aid Lead and Welfare Coordinator, coordinating support for first aid incidents working with relevant emergency services. 
  • Support the First Aid Lead and Welfare Coordinator to prepare individual care plans and risk assessments to ensure that College remains an inclusive and supportive environment, removing educational barriers as much as possible. 
  • Support the First Aid Lead and Welfare Coordinator to develop Education, Care and Health Plans and to work with the pastoral team to offer advice on classroom differentiated needs of individual students with medical difficulties.
  • Support the First Aid Lead and Welfare Coordinator with medical needs such as asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, mobility, cardiac or mental health conditions, and to complete care plans and risk assessments which are effectively communicated to all relevant members of staff. 
  • Support the First Aid Lead and Welfare Coordinator to co-ordinate the communication of essential medical information between students and college staff during the transition prior to the students starting their studies. To contribute to the maintenance of a high retention rate of students by the provision of a high standard of support and information during this important period. 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Successful completion of the degree will lead to a Youth Worker Degree and Youth Work Association Accreditation.
  • This post offers a degree apprenticeship programme of study each week through blended learning which is a combination of online distance learning and in person teaching and learning which takes place at College or at University over 3 years, with time given for study and the opportunity to gain youth work accreditation for the future. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • First Aid Lead
  • Progress Tutor
  • Trainee Teacher
  • SEND team

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential
A Level or equivalent Any (Grade A-C) Essential

About the employer

EN is a top college locally for progression. 56% of students that progress to Russell Group universities achieve a First-Class degree, over 20% higher than the national average for State and Independent sectors. 9 students secured their places at Oxford and Cambridge in 2020, a record-breaking number for EN. But we are not just about students progressing to university, more than 25% progress directly to employment and more than 10% go on to apprenticeships.

Employer

EAST NORFOLK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Address

East Norfolk Sixth Form College Church Lane

Gorleston

Great Yarmouth

NR31 7BQ

Contact

hradmin@eastnorfolk.ac.uk

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Training

Training provider

CAPTIVA LEARNING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Youth worker

Level 6 (Degree with honours)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 07 Feb 2023