Level 3 Youth Work Apprenticeship - Mentoring

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:

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation
YOUNG GLOUCESTERSHIRE LIMITED

Youth Support Worker Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

The apprentice will attend face-to-face training one day a week with Young Gloucestershire training team, undertaking all elements of the apprentice requirements The apprentice will be required to complete a diploma and end point assessment

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.

Employer Description:

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

Working Hours :
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

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience