Youth Development Worker Apprentice

Engage fully in the apprenticeship programme, completing all required training and coursework. Create a safe, welcoming environment and build positive relationships with young people. Support young people in planning and delivering projects, especially those with a social impact. Help run youth activities, including planning, delivery, and reviewing their success. Contribute ideas and feedback to help improve projects and services. Attend regular team meetings, training, and supervision sessions to support development. Handle basic admin tasks, like session records, reports, emails, phone calls, and social media. Make sure all activities are safe, following health and safety and safeguarding policies. Act as a positive role model, and report any concerns about young people’s safety or wellbeing. Be flexible with working hours and take on other tasks as needed, including evening or weekend events.

Training:
All training will be completed within contracted working hours (roughly 6 hours a week) of active new learning, and research, development, and journalling. Monthly tutor 1-2-1 sessions will be scheduled with your remote skills coach and industry expert

Training Outcome:

A full-time role will be offered subject to performance review after completing the full duration of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Powered by CAN (formerly Creative Academies Network) was founded in 2013 with the original focus of delivering support to address gaps in arts and culture educational service provision for young people in schools in Sandwell. We have developed to deliver projects, services and events across the Black Country and further afield, covering cultural and creative industries, health and physical activity, education, employment and enterprise, and community cohesion and citizenship. In 2021 we reviewed our strategic plans, becoming Powered by CAN. After the uncertainty of the COVID-19 crisis, we have developed our services and expanded not only across the Black Country but more widely both regionally and nationally, taking our place as an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation in 2023. From our years as Creative Academies Network, to our current transition as Powered By CAN, the Black Country and the wider Midlands region have remained at the forefront of our vision. Powered by CAN work with children, young people and young adults across the Black Country and the wider Midlands region. We want to empower young people from the region to feel the same pride and purpose for their community as we do.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, shifts TBC (Evening Work Required)

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Inspiring