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
Training
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
After the apprenticeship
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.
Things to consider
This role is an in-person role. You are required to attend one of our locations in Gloucestershire, Monday - Friday.
Entry requirements
GCSEs: English grade 4; Maths grade 4
What you’ll need
GCSE
English: 4
GCSE
Maths: 4
Full UK Driving License
Driver's License: FULL UK (not provisional)
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.
Skills: Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
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