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).

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Closing date: 01 Nov 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £20,971.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    15 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000198612

  • 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

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Flexible Approach to working, Positive Attitude

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C / 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade C / 4) Desired

Things to consider

• Would be desirable if owns a car and can drive to several working locations . . This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

About the employer

Our aim is to build and support strong, cohesive and inclusive communities across Kent by identifying and tackling unmet need in key areas. We focus on delivering high quality services that deliver tangible results and seek out partnership working opportunities to empower communities.

Employer

West Kent Housing Association

Address

101 London Road

Sevenoaks

Kent

TN13 1AX

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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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