Apprentice Youth Worker Warwickshire County Council

A fantastic opportunity is here for you if you are interested in a career in youth work? Do you have a passion for supporting young people. If so this could be for you, and we would love to hear from you as we are offering a apprenticeship scheme which will enable you to become a professionally qualified JNC recognised Level 6 Youth worker.

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

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Closing date: 14 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £23,500.00

  • Working week

    Usually this role will be Monday to Friday in day time office hours, however some work will occasionally be required for evenings and weekends, for which time in lieu will be provided.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    21 Jun 2024

  • Date posted

    19 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Degree
    Level 6 (Degree with honours)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000245971

  • Positions

    3 available

What you will do in your working day

In this role you will:

  • Support on the direct delivery of work with young people including 121 support and group work
  • Develop positive relationships with other professional and family members to ensure joined up support for young people
  • Develop programmes of individual and group work to meet the needs of young people
  • Learn to Assess, Plan and Evaluate work using ser ice recording methods
  • Working with young people through a variety of approaches including one to one, group work focused and informal programmes
  • To ensure that information systems are regularly maintained to enable statistical analysis of the performance of the service

The training you will be getting

Upon completion of this apprenticeship you will receive a level 6 degree in Youth Work via the training you will receive from both Warwickshire County Council, and our training provider Premier Pathways who will arrange regular training and assessment days with you in the work place as well as supporting you to create a portfolio of evidence throughout the apprenticeship.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Once you complete this apprenticeship you will receive substantial support to be retained by the Council within a further relevent role, e.g. as a Youth Support Worker, or to secure further employment with a partner organisation.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, IT Skills

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

A DBS check will be required before being able to undertake this position.

About the employer

Warwickshire County Council is the local government authority for the county of Warwickshire, providing public services such as Social Care, Education, County Highways, Rural Services, Public Health, Fire and Rescue, plus much more. Since 2012 the Council has delivered a top class apprenticeship scheme, recruiting more than 350 apprentices, most of whom have been retained in further roles at the Council.

Employer

Warwickshire County Council

Address

Lillington Youth Centre

Mason Avenue

Lillington

CV32 7PE

Contact

Claire Crawford

clairecrawford@warwickshire.gov.uk

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Training

Training provider

CAPTIVA LEARNING LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Youth worker

Level 6 (Degree with honours)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions

Click on the “Apply online” tab – this will take you to our online application form. Within the form, please answer all questions provided, ensure you provide all education grades from GCSE stage onward, and also upload a personal statement that details how you meet the essential criteria for the role, which are available to see in the Job Description attached to the foot of the advert.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 14 May 2024