Apprentice Youth Support Worker
About The Role
Are you passionate about working with young people and helping them reach their full potential?Do you have a creative mindset and a desire to make a difference? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Our Youth Support Worker apprenticeship offers a unique blend of hands-on experience, training, and development, all while earning a competitive salary. Over the 2-year period, you will have dedicated time each week to focus on your studies and access to a supportive network of colleagues and tutors.The role will demand a high level of emotional maturity and may involve navigating complex situations. While working in a supportive learning environment, you will work towards a nationally recognised Youth Support Worker apprenticeship Level 3 qualification
The Job
You will be based in the Next Steps team which is part of the Independent Futures service who assist young people leaving care. Working as a Youth Support Worker Apprentice for the Council you will:
- - Support the planning and delivery of group activities and events with and for care experienced young people
- - Provide administrative support to the team including organising meetings, processing payments, booking activities and record keeping
- - Learn and apply youth work and relationship-based approaches to support care experienced young people
- - Build partnerships and relationships with key agencies such as health, education and social care services.
- - Work towards supporting a small caseload of care experienced young people
Training and Development – As part of your role you will:
- - Complete a Level 3 Youth Support Worker apprenticeship qualification.
- - Study Maths and English if you have not already achieved a GCSE or Level 2 equivalent.
- - Participate in the Councils apprenticeship network and various development activities.
- - Have access to a buddy/mentor.
After you have successfully completed your apprenticeship, you will have gained valuable workplace experience and attained your qualification. This will improve your chances of finding work within the Council, with other employers or help you move on to a higher-level apprenticeship.
For an informal discussion about apprenticeships at Islington council please contact, the Early Careers and Talent Team by emailing apprenticeships@islington.gov.uk
If you are an Islington resident who would like support with your application, please contact the iWork Team on 020 7527 3559 or email islingtonworking@islington.gov.uk
To apply for this apprenticeship, you must:
- - Be aged 16 or above and
- - Be an Islington resident or
- - Islington care leaver or
- - Islington school leaver in the last 12 months
You will also need to satisfy the following course entry requirements:
- - Not already have a qualification at the similar level or above in this apprenticeship subject
- - Not have extensive skills or experience in this apprenticeship subject.
- - Pass the course entry tests for example in Maths and English
- - Pass course suitability assessment undertaken by the training provider
Interview date: Week commencing 16th December 2024
Apprenticeship Start date: January / February 2025
For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact: Gina Williams-Lecointe, Next Steps Team Lead
Gina.Williams-Lecointe@islington.gov.uk
Working for our organisation
Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people.Together we can change the future.
We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.
Our offer to you
We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include:
- Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
- A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
- Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
- Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
- Excellent local government pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
- Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!
Recruitment information
It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified.We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination.
Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The post is subject to a enhanced DBS check with children barred list, qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing.
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.