Summary: The Apprentice Youth Support Worker role at Dorset Council offers an opportunity for individuals to begin a career in youth work, focusing on supporting vulnerable young people in North Dorset. This fixed-term contract includes a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Youth Work, with potential for permanent employment upon completion. The position emphasizes direct engagement with youth and collaboration with various professionals to foster positive development. Candidates will be part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver targeted youth services in North Dorset, including towns like Blandford, Sherborne, Gillingham, and Shaftesbury.
• Engage in direct work with young people on a one-to-one basis and in group settings.
• Conduct detached and outreach work within the community.
• Advocate for young people, reflecting their views and facilitating understanding among others.
• Collaborate with professionals such as teachers, social workers, and police to support youth development.
• Dedicate up to one day a week to complete the Level 3 Youth Work Apprenticeship.

Key Skills:

• Relevant experience working with young people in a caring capacity, either paid or voluntary.
• Ideally possess Level 4 Maths and English GCSE (A-C grade) or willingness to obtain.
• Commitment to learning about youth work and completing the apprenticeship requirements.
• Understanding of adolescence and the challenges faced by teenagers in Dorset.
• Ability to build trusting relationships through effective listening and communication.
• Motivated, organized, and capable of planning and executing tasks independently.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Sturminster Newton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Industry: Other