Level 3 Youth Work Apprenticeship

Summary

The course includes eight units; Engaging & Communicating with Young People, Safeguarding, Youth Work Theory, Young People’s Development, Reflective Practice, Work-based Practice, Working with Behaviour that Challenges, Group Work, & a varied selection of optional units, all reflecting the broad competencies needed for effective youth support.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Training course

Youth support worker (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday: complete a normal working day of 7.5 hours between the house of 9.00am and 5:30pm Friday - Training day - 7.5 hours at Young Gloucestershire

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 11 August 2025

Duration

1 year 1 month

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Undertake a one to one youth work support role
Hold a caseload of Young People who require support with mental health, mentoring or other youth work intervention
Completing a programme of study at level 3 which is relevant to the role
Be willing to build relationships with young people and their wider communities
Become confident in working with groups of young people
Be confident in working with young people one to one (in line with our lone working policy)
Carrying out the role with enthusiasm, integrity and professionalism
Understanding the barriers some young people face and how to address them
Support the recruitment of young people to programmes
Ensure the voice of young people and family is heard in discussions and decisions
Identify challenges and concerns and work with the young person to overcome challenges
Attend meetings when appropriate, to help young people achieve positive outcomes
To address practical issues and challenges that are affecting young people
Provide advice, guidance, and information to young people to allow them to make informed decisions
Build positive relationships with young people, other agencies and the YG team to achieve the outcomes for young people
Develop resources for projects as and when needed
To support young people with all areas of their mental health
Maintain a quality service to young people across all provision
To provide regular reporting on the activities’ progress
Carry out regular risk assessments of all activities prior to delivery
To ensure safeguarding of young people
To ensure the use of established recording and monitoring computerised systems using Upshot

Where you'll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

Graphic House, Greyfriars, Gloucester, GL1 1TS
THE OLD DOCK OFFICE, COMMERCIAL ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 2EB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

YOUNG GLOUCESTERSHIRE LIMITED

Your training course

Youth support worker (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Recognise, manage and reflect upon relational boundaries in professional youth support work
Communicate with stakeholders - internal and/or external
Facilitate the learning and development of young people
Encourage the participation of young people in developing their own learning
Facilitate activities and techniques to use with young people that promote self-confidence and build self-esteem and resilience
Reflect individually and through supervision on practice in line with daily tasks to enhance the support young people receive
Monitor and record the outcomes of own practice to identify areas for development and improvement
Appropriately manage behaviour boundaries in line with organisational policies
Plan youth support work programmes and sessions
Lead youth support work programmes and sessions
Evaluate youth support work programmes and sessions
Enable young people to express their views, aspirations, needs and concerns appropriately in line with youth support work principles
Identify, appropriately challenge and act upon oppressive or discriminatory attitudes, behaviours and situations
Support young people to participate in planning, organising, delivering and evaluating youth work activities and programmes, and engaging on issues of importance to them
Embeds in own practice a commitment to the rights of young people
Apply safeguarding procedures and protocols
Work within the parameters of organisational, local and national health and safety, child protection, data protection and equalities policies and procedures
Participate in risk assessments and manage risk and risk benefits within the workplace
Record all health and safety risks and take the correct actions to ensure the safety of all young people
Complete administrative responsibilities e.g., signing in young people, risk assessments and recording activities
Manage budgets and resources
Manage individuals in line with organisational procedures
Work with and maintain professional behaviour boundaries when working with young people
Recognise, manage and reflect upon relational boundaries in professional youth support work
Communicate with stakeholders - internal and/or external
Facilitate the learning and development of young people
Encourage the participation of young people in developing their own learning
Facilitate activities and techniques to use with young people that promote self-confidence and build self-esteem and resilience
Reflect individually and through supervision on practice in line with daily tasks to enhance the support young people receive
Monitor and record the outcomes of own practice to identify areas for development and improvement
Appropriately manage behaviour boundaries in line with organisational policies
Plan youth support work programmes and sessions
Lead youth support work programmes and sessions
Evaluate youth support work programmes and sessions
Enable young people to express their views, aspirations, needs and concerns appropriately in line with youth support work principles
Identify, appropriately challenge and act upon oppressive or discriminatory attitudes, behaviours and situations
Support young people to participate in planning, organising, delivering and evaluating youth work activities and programmes, and engaging on issues of importance to them
Embeds in own practice a commitment to the rights of young people
Apply safeguarding procedures and protocols
Work within the parameters of organisational, local and national health and safety, child protection, data protection and equalities policies and procedures
Participate in risk assessments and manage risk and risk benefits within the workplace
Record all health and safety risks and take the correct actions to ensure the safety of all young people
Complete administrative responsibilities e.g., signing in young people, risk assessments and recording activities
Manage budgets and resources
Manage individuals in line with organisational procedures
Work with and maintain professional behaviour boundaries when working with young people

Your training plan

Youth Support Worker Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

The apprentice will attend face to face training one day a week with Young Gloucestershire training team, undertaking all elements of the apprentice requirements
The apprentice will be required to complete a diploma and end point assessment

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Young Gloucestershire supports disadvantaged young people who are facing challenges in their lives. Our vision is for young people to have the confidence motivation and skills to improve their lives. We work to achieve this vision by creating opportunities that educate, inform and inspire by: - Providing training for young people to take the next step - Working with young people to make informed decisions by offering practical support - Working with communities to provide opportunities for young people

http://youngglos.org.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

EAP Life Insurance Entitlement of 25 days annual leave (Pro rata) plus bank holidays December Shutdown (Christmas Period) Enrolment into Pension Scheme and employer contribution Staff days

After this apprenticeship

Following completion of the Apprenticeship you will have a level 3 youth support qualification and will be able to progress into youth work positions, TA roles in schools, welfare roles in colleges

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

YOUNG GLOUCESTERSHIRE LIMITED

apprenticeship@youngglos.org.uk

01452501008

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326190.

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Closes in 13 days (Monday 30 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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