Abbey Green Therapeutic Children's Services are looking for new Child & Young People Support Worker apprentices, you will be studying toward your Children, young people and families practitioner (Level 4). You must be able to drive for this role. Abbey Green Therapeutic Children’s Services is a small family-owned Residential Care company based in the Nottinghamshire area. We have 6 small Residential Children’s Homes and have recently been judged 'Outstanding' by Ofsted'. We are looking for Apprentice Support Workers and Activity Workers to join our team. 'Therapeutic Parents’ who are nurturing and supportive, that can give our children, high levels of care, allowing them to achieve outstanding outcomes. Abbey Green are driven to changing children’s’ lives for the better by providing a specialist service that tailors’ therapeutic packages of care to support young people in their development. We specialise in attachment and early life trauma using therapeutic parenting, DDP and PACE. Please note – This role involves ‘sleep shifts’ this means that you will sleep onsite for one of your shifts. You are required to undertake x6 of these shifts per month. Key Responsibilities Daily Care: Provide direct care, support, and supervision to children and young people in line with their individual care plans. Wellbeing Support: Encourage and support healthy lifestyles, emotional resilience, and personal growth. Behaviour Management: Use positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques to help young people manage challenges effectively. Activities Organisation: Plan and take part in educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities tailored to individual needs and interests. Advocacy: Build trusting relationships, act as a positive role model, and advocate for the best interests of the children and young people. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records, care plans, and logs in line with organisational policies and regulatory standards. Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals to deliver holistic care and achieve positive outcomes. Training & Development: Participate fully in apprenticeship training, complete all required coursework, and attend scheduled learning sessions. Daily Care: Provide direct care, support, and supervision to children and young people in line with their individual care plans. Wellbeing Support: Encourage and support healthy lifestyles, emotional resilience, and personal growth. Behaviour Management: Use positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques to help young people manage challenges effectively. Activities Organisation: Plan and take part in educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities tailored to individual needs and interests. Advocacy: Build trusting relationships, act as a positive role model, and advocate for the best interests of the children and young people. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records, care plans, and logs in line with organisational policies and regulatory standards. Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals to deliver holistic care and achieve positive outcomes. Training & Development: Participate fully in apprenticeship training, complete all required coursework, and attend scheduled learning sessions. Benefits Include; All meals are supplied and activities to support the young people are paid for. 28 days annual leave including bank holidays. QCF level 4 training provided QCF level 5 provided for candidates that would like to progress in the company. Opportunity to train and develop into a Deputy Manager/Manager NEST Pension Employee Assist Program SAGE Employment Benefits Online GP Food Supplied Free Parking Referral Fee Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry. It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact. This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study. This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 24 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Children, young people and families practitioner (Level 4) Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship x3 Shifts Per Week (Inc.Sleep-Ins & Weekends) Entry requirements Hold a current UK Driving Licence. Must be 21. No qualifications are required but a passion for wanting to work in RCC is essential.