Level 3 Youthwork apprenticeship West Kent Housing Association
To work with young people to plan and lead positive activities that benefit them and the wider community. Support the Youth Services Team and the Communities team in planning, delivering and leading an exciting range of sessions and activities for children and young people. This will include youth forum meetings and events; 11-19s clubs, summer play schemes; training and employment initiatives and Young Adventurers clubs (8-12’s sessions).
Closing date: 01 Nov 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£20,971.00
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Working week
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.
Total hours per week: 35
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
02 Nov 2023
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Date posted
15 Sep 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000198612
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
1. Support the Youth Services Team and the Communities team in planning, delivering and leading an exciting range of sessions and activities for children and young people. This will include youth forum meetings and events; 11-19s clubs, summer play schemes; training and employment initiatives and Young Adventurers clubs (8-12’s sessions).
2. Brief the youth worker staff before and after sessions you are leading on, ensuring the staff team has all the information they need.
3. Work directly with children and young people to encourage and support them to give their views and participate in activities. This will include attending, planning and leading a range of project sessions and meetings at various venues, including detached youth work and sessions in community venues. This will include evenings and occasionally weekend.
4. Help the Youth Services Team to actively involve children and young people in the design and evaluation of projects and services.
5. Help with record-keeping and administration, such as meeting notes, consent forms, attendance registers and project records.
6. Contribute towards the promotion of West Kent’s youth work and the achievements and successes of young people, through the production of newsletter articles, press releases and case studies.
7. Liaise with other local youth workers and our partner agencies to share ideas and good practice, attending network meetings as required.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Youth work level 3 Standard
- Maths and English functional Skills if required at level 2
- Workshops will be available online
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
A great opportunity to develop a career in Youth work.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade C / 4) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
West Kent Housing Association
Address
101 London Road
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN13 1AX
Training
Training provider
JANCETT CHILDCARE & JACE TRAINING LIMITED
Contact
Sue Cornish
sue.cornish@jace-training.co.uk
02087738146
Apprenticeship standard
Youth support worker
Level 3 (A level)
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