Youth & Family Practitioner Apprentice — Level 4

Darlington; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training support

Job summary

Prefer Homes is recruiting a Children, Young People & Families Practitioner Apprentice to work with young people, families and carers in a supportive accommodation setting. You will gain hands-on experience while training for a Level 4 apprenticeship in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner.

Hours are 30–36 per week, with shifts including weekends. The programme runs for 2 years, with wages starting at £12,480 in Year 1 and potential increases based on age and national rates.

Qualifications

• GCSE maths (grade 4+) required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a housing/support setting.

Responsibilities

• Support children, young people and families to improve wellbeing and access services.
• Assist with day-to-day delivery of family support services in a housing setting.
• Develop life skills and promote independence for service users.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding practices.
• Support move-on tenancies and tenancy sustainment for young people.

Skills

Customer care skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Education

GCSE maths (4+)

Job description

Prefer Homes is recruiting a Children, Young People & Families Practitioner Apprentice to work with young people, families and carers in a supportive accommodation setting. You will gain hands-on experience while training for a Level 4 apprenticeship in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner.

Hours are 30–36 per week, with shifts including weekends. The programme runs for 2 years, with wages starting at £12,480 in Year 1 and potential increases based on age and national rates.