Youth Engagement Support Worker Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Support young people to access activities and interventions Assisting in the delivery of family and youth hub programmes and activities Encouraging children, young people and families to take part in educational and recreational activities Contribute to the planning of projects and activities for children, young people, and families  Assist with the development, maintenance and growth of the service’s social media platforms  Effectively use and develop social media platforms in a youth environment Support promotional and awareness raising campaigns including creation of marketing materials e.g. newsletters Support the development of an online family and youth hub presence/programmes Seek the views and participation of children, young people, and families to ensure their voices are heard and included Support the team to establish and maintain a range of family and youth programmes Help in dealing with enquiries, on the telephone and face to face

Training:
You will attend a local training provider, usually on day release, to gain a Level 3 qualification in youth work Attend an Apprentice Induction Gain a health & safety qualification Attend enrichment activities to enhance your knowledge e.g. interview techniques, health & wellbeing, finance, disability awareness Have the chance to attend marketing events and also take part in activities during National Apprenticeship Week

Training Outcome:
Gain a Level 3 Youth Worker Apprenticeship 2 years work experience in the public sector Personal support to seek employment 4 months from the apprenticeship ending

The Apprenticeship programme has a high retention rate as there are many opportunities to gain employment with the Council.

Employer Description:
Wakefield Council is a local authority who provides many services to the citizens of Wakefield and the surrounding district. We are an ambitious, high achieving and low spending council, delivering value for money through efficiency and innovation. Continuous improvements to our high quality services means we need to employ talented and dedicated individuals to support our existing workforce.

Working Hours :
Monday- Thursday, 8.30am- 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am- 4.30pm, although flexible working is sometimes required to cover evening clubs.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Resilience