Young People, Leaving Care and Supported Accommodation Apprenticeship STEP AHEAD RESOURCE SERVICES LTD
Ability to deal sensitively with young people, and to form constructive relationships with them, colleagues and outside agencies. Ability to work constructively as part of a team. Effective verbal communication and ability to communicate with people and demonstrate an understanding of sensitive and complex issues.
Closing date: 30 May 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£18,525.00
sleep in payments are set at £28 per sleep
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Working week
Example shift patterns are 10am -11.30pm or 4pm-11.30pm + sleep finishing early next day. Full time staff have 2 full days off rota per week. We strive to support a good family life balance so we always try to accommodate shift pattern requests
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
30 Jun 2023
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Date posted
14 Apr 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Higher
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate) -
Reference number
VAC1000154428
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Positions
2 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- To work as part of the staff team providing practical/emotional support, advice, guidance and information to young people between 16+ who are living in supported accomodation and those who are eligible for leaving care support until they are 25
- To help them develop practical life skills and support their transition toward independence
- To provide staff cover on an extended day basis and at weekends and bank holidays as required
- Your role will include day to day support both in the young people's accommodation and in the comunity, working shifts that cover daytime, evnings, weekends and some overnight shifts
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- The qualification is a ‘Children & Young People Practitioner’ and is designed for workers within children and young people’s services. This qualification is delivered in the workplace and is the equivalent of a Level 4 QCF. Average completion timescale is 12 - 16 months
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Many support staff move on to social work or youth work
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
STEP AHEAD RESOURCE SERVICES LTD
http://www.stepaheadresourceservices.co.uk/
Address
37 Cedar Street
OL6 9LP
Contact
Peter Bonsu
referrals@stepaheadresourceservices.co.uk
07807306439
Training
Training provider
DAWN HODGE ASSOCIATES LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard
Children, young people and families practitioner
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)
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