Youth Work Modern Apprentice, REACH Team, Lewis Place, Perth

Perth and Kinross Council; Perth; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Perth and Kinross Council is seeking a Youth Work Modern Apprentice to support young people at risk. This position, based at REACH, offers a chance to gain practical experience while working towards a qualification in a meaningful role.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Public holidays and discretionary days

Paid annual SSSC membership

Opportunities for community volunteering

Training and support for professional development

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic candidate looking to gain experience.
• Age 16-24 for apprenticeship eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Support young people who are looked after or at risk.
• Gain skills required for a career in Youth Work.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Positive attitude

Job description

Location: Lewis Place North Muirton Perth, PH1 3BD

Salary: £23,650 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Youth Work Modern Apprentice (Fixed Term for 18 Months) - PKC12813
£23,650
REACH Team, Lewis Place, Perth

Earn while you earn with a Perth & Kinross Council Modern Apprenticeship!

Are you aged 16-24 and looking for an opportunity to gain on the job experience whilst working towards a qualification? If so, a Youth Work Modern Apprenticeship within Perth & Kinross Council could be what you are looking for.

REACH is an innovative and exciting initiative to provide services for young people who are Looked After or at risk of becoming Looked After and therefore “on the edge of care”.

This initiative promotes a multi-disciplinary approach to providing community-based support to young people and to their families and will reduce reliance on traditional residential care options for vulnerable young people.

Young people who enter care during their teenage years traditionally spend considerable periods of time in residential care, separated from their family and local community. We know that this is detrimental to achieving their potential and in meeting key outcomes.

We have recognised the need to transform our approach to supporting vulnerable young people and their families and this new service has been specifically designed to do so in a more integrated, co-ordinated way.

Based within REACH you will work in a busy, supportive environment which will allow you to gain skills required to follow a career in Youth Work, whilst also building confidence and experience, working on your own initiative and within a team.

As a Modern Apprentice with Perth & Kinross Council there are also many opportunities to get involved in corporate events, networking connection events and take part in community volunteering activities.

Skills & Experience Required

If you are an enthusiastic candidate with a positive attitude who is looking to take that next step into the world of work, then this could be the perfect role for you.

• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Colin Hay on 07887 059857 or at [e-mail] to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on [phone] or [e-mail] to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.