Youth Support Worker Apprentice

This Youth Work Role will involve running youth advisory boards, developing events with young people, taking part in youth research, designing resources, and taking part in youth workers networks. You will be working with a range of  agencies across London, building links and partnerships including the Youth Sector, the NHS, the GLA, London Councils, Arts and Cultural Sector, Housing Groups, and Local Authorities.

In this role you will gain the following skills:

Youth engagement and youth voice approaches Methods to support groups of young people including one to one support and facilitation of groups. Informal education approaches to young people’s skills development Developing partnerships and collaborations with a range of agencies Peer research and creative methods to gather data and insight with young people

This is an entry level role aimed at bringing new talent into the organisation and offering a development opportunity to someone in our organisation.

The focus of this apprenticeship will be on:

Carrying out the role with enthusiasm, integrity, and professionalism Being willing to build relationships with young people and their wider communities. Becoming confident in working with groups of young people Understanding positive outcomes within learning environments Understanding the barriers some young people face and how to address them. Becoming confident and competent in communicating with vulnerable young people Supporting the work of Partnership for Young London by contributing to the delivery of services and projects allocated and supported by a supervising manager. Learning the knowledge, skills and behaviours required of the role Completing a programme of study at level 3 which is relevant to the role

Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy in relation to the duties of the post, and at all times give due regard to the health and safety of both themselves and others when carrying out their duties.

Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Equal Opportunity Policy and the objective to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post.

To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested appropriate to the grade.

Training:

You will be supported to achieve the Youth Support level 3 apprenticeship which includes the Level 3 Diploma Youth Work Practice. Theoretical training will be delivered by the training provider on a weekly basis. Practical training and support will be given in the workplace allowing you to embed your learning in the working environment. You will receive 6 hours per week to completed course work within your working hours.

Training Outcome:
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, we aim to offer a permanent role within the team if a position is available. Alternatively, we shall endeavour to secure an alternative position within the City of London Corporation 

Employer Description:
The City Corporation with a rich history that precedes parliament, the City Corporation has been an ever constant throughout history adapting in order to meet modern demands of the City it serves, and is home to some of the world’s most striking modern architecture. The City of London Corporation forms part of London as a whole, along with the 32 London Boroughs who have responsibility for local government services within their local area. Based at the Guildhall the City Corporation looks after and promotes the City of London.

Working Hours :
10.00am - 6.00pm, Monday - Friday, with unpaid lunch break and with some evenings and weekends. Flexibility may be required to support business needs.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience