Youth Mentor Apprenticeship

Support young people and their families Work face-to-face on an individual and group basis with young people and their families Source and locate relevant local activities and activity centres for delivery of service Work with and engage with schools, colleges and educational settings in the support of relevant activities Work with young people in a variety of settings Understand the range of issues and concerns facing young people Deliver positive activities to young people Plan and deliver a range of programmes of positive activities Monitor outputs and outcomes against targets Support young people to be happy, healthy and safe Case holding and support work Be aware of risk and vulnerable situations when working with young people and families Work effectively with partner agencies to deliver a quality service, focussed on achieving positive change for individuals Work with local partners who provide activities for young people Contribute to the continuing development of youth work in the borough Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of self and service users To attend meetings and present information confidently and to receive advice and support from other professionals To attend and be actively involved in team meetings and supervision To respond in a timely manner to families and professionals Empower young people and their families to engage in activities To gain and represent the voice of young and their families and to seek to feedback on or from the intervention To be aware of the different strands of diversity when working with young people and families Be committed to safeguarding children and young people from CSE, abuse, extremism and domestic abuse

Training Outcome:

Career in Youth Work.

Employer Description:

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that: • is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark • is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services • has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people • wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums • dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents • is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan, Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience