Level 3 Youth Work Apprenticeship - Mentoring

Introduction

Eight units; Engaging & Communicating with Young People, Safeguarding, Youth Work Theory, Young People 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.

About the Employer

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

What You'll Do

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

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 Outcome

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.

Skills Required

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

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - 4
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4
• Essential - Full UK Driving License - Driver's License - FULL UK (not provisional)

Course Information

Course: Youth support worker (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Care services

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday- Thursday, complete a normal working day of 7.5 hours between the hours of 9.00am and 5:30pm. Friday- Training Day - 7.5 hours at Young Gloucestershire. 37.5 hours a week

Expected Duration: 1 Year 1 Month

Training Provider: YOUNG GLOUCESTERSHIRE LIMITED