Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a positive impact in your community? We are looking for a Youth Support Worker Apprentice to join our Student Engagement and Enrichment team. This is an exciting opportunity to complete a Level 3 Youth Support Worker Apprenticeship while helping to embed youth social action across our colleges.
In this role, you will empower students to take part in meaningful social action projects, develop their confidence and skills, and build strong partnerships with local organisations. You’ll play a key part in raising awareness of youth social action and creating opportunities that make a real difference.
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Essential Criteria
* Ability to adapt quickly to different environments and use problem-solving skills.
* Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office and social media.
* Strong communication skills at all levels.
* Passion for creating opportunities in Youth Social Action and developing young people.
* Motivated to learn and committed to personal and professional development.
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Key Responsibilities
* Complete an 18-month Level 3 Youth Support Worker Apprenticeship plus a 3-month End Point Assessment.
* Raise awareness of youth social action and embed it into college culture.
* Coordinate and manage student-led social action activities in collaboration with local and national organisations.
* Empower students to address local issues and create opportunities for meaningful work experience.
* Build partnerships with community groups, charities, and employers to support sustainability.
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Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary
* 30 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
* Professional development opportunities.
* Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
* On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
* Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.
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Additional Information
* Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
* Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Closing date: 4th January 2026
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Interested?