Thriving in Life Youth Support Worker Apprentice

You will be part of a geographical team made up of school nurses, a Senior Youth Support Worker and 2 Youth Support Workers Together they will provide the interventions both within seniors schools and the community Each school will have a named Youth Support Worker who will be their key contact and as an apprentice, you will be allocated a school and fully supported in providing the service by one of the team! There will be 4 apprentices across the new service in North Northants and we will be encouraging peer support and opportunities to learn together

Training:
The apprentice will undergo a blended training programme that includes both Microsoft Teams sessions and face-to-face instruction All training will be conducted on-site and during working hours eTraining will provide functional skills training if necessary and will ensure that Health & Safety, British Values, and Equality & Diversity are thoroughly integrated throughout the course At the end of the programme, the apprentice will receive a recognised qualification

Training Outcome:
Once qualified there may be opportunities to progress within the Thriving in Life Service or the wider organisation

Employer Description:
We are a children and young people mental health charity based in Northamptonshire but also covering Milton Keynes and Leicestershire that delivers mental health and wellbeing support to Children and young people in the area. Our main service: · Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health Service for young people aged 5-19 We are now being commissioned for a new service called Thriving in Life working with young peoples aged 11-19 years.

Working Hours :
Generally, Monday- Friday Flexible to meet the needs of the young people we are working in so may occasionally include evenings & weekends.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience