Thriving In Life Youth Support Worker Apprentice

You will be part of a geographical team made up of school nurses, a Senior Youth Support Worker and 2 Youth Support Workers Together you will provide the interventions both within seniors schools and the community. Each school will have a named Youth Support Worker who will be their key contact and as an apprentice you will be allocated a school and fully supported in providing the service by one of the team! There will be 4 apprentices across the new service in North Northants and we will be encouraging peer support and opportunities to learn together.

Training:
Level 3 Youth Support Worker apprenticeship standard The apprentice will undergo a blended training programme that includes both Microsoft Teams sessions and face-to-face instruction. All training will be conducted on-site and during working hours. eTraining will provide functional skills training if necessary and will ensure that Health & Safety, British Values, and Equality & Diversity are thoroughly integrated throughout the course. At the end of the programme, the apprentice will receive a recognised qualification

Training Outcome:

Once qualified there may be opportunities to progress within the Thriving in Life Service or the wider organisation.

Employer Description:
We are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation that delivers education and support services to the young people of Northamptonshire. We have 3 main services: · An Independent School for years 10 & 11 not thriving in mainstream schools · An Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health Service for young people aged 8-19 · A transitions service for 16-24 years transitioning from CAMHS to adult mental health services. We are now being commissioned for a new service called Thriving in Life working with young peoples aged 11-19 years.

Working Hours :
Generally, Monday – Friday Flexible to meet the needs of the young people we are working in, so may occasionally include evenings & weekends.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Engaging,Confident