Apprentice Participation Worker

To act as a good role model to Children in Care and other young people, supporting their positive behaviour, and to have a positive influence on service delivery To support young people’s council groups and forums, working directly with young people to encourage attendance and inclusion in group discussions, activities and other initiatives To assist in the planning, organising and to participate actively on and participation activity days and residential trips for children and young people To sit on young person’s interview panels, and to identify, and provide active support to other young people when they participate in interview panels Provide support to children and young people on an individual or group basis, under the guidance of the Participation Team to develop confidence in expressing their own views To inform and feedback to senior management, Members and other professionals to improve the service delivered to young people To prepare presentations and flyers and to undertake administrative tasks to support the Virtual School Kent’s Participation Team, such as photocopying, maintaining and updating records and databases To assist the Participation Team with projects and other initiatives To fulfill the criteria of the apprenticeship qualification

Training Outcome:
This is a great opportunity to gain a Level 2 qualification in Customer Service whilst working as an Apprentice in a large, diverse, rapidly changing organisation

Employer Description:
Kent County Council is a county council that governs most of the county of Kent in England. It is the upper tier of elected local government. Below are 12 district councils and around 300 town and parish councils. The county council has 81 elected councillors. The chief executive and chief officers are responsible for the day-to-day running of the council.

Working Hours :
Able to work flexible hours which will, at times include early mornings, evenings, weekend and school holiday working. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative