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Youth support worker
Level
3
Advanced · like A-levels
Length
1.5 yr
typical
Sector
Care services
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Work in a supporting role with young people aged 11-25 to promote their personal, social and educational development.
What you'd do
Run open-access sessions at a youth club or community space
Build one-to-one relationships with young people who need support
Plan and lead group activities, discussions, and projects
Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns following procedures
Signpost young people to relevant support services and opportunities
Keep session records, registers, and case notes up to date
Work as part of a team with other youth and community workers
What you'd learn
Young people's development - physical, emotional, and social stages
The purpose and values of informal education and youth work
How to build professional and trusting relationships with young people
Safeguarding law and how to respond to concerns about a young person
Equal opportunities, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice
How to plan and deliver sessions and activities for young people
Ready to look for a place?
See live Youth support worker apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.