Level 3 Youth Work Apprenticeship
Young Gloucestershire · Gloucester · posted 26 October 2026
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- Undertake a one-to-one youth work support role
- Hold a caseload of young people who require support with mental health, mentoring or other youth work intervention
- Completing a programme of study at level 3 which is relevant to the role
- Be willing to build relationships with young people and their wider communities
- Become confident in working with groups of young people
- Be confident in working with young people one to one (in line with our lone working policy)
- Carrying out the role with enthusiasm, integrity and professionalism
- Understanding the barriers some young people face and how to address them
- Support the recruitment of young people to programmes
- Ensure the voice of young people and family is heard in discussions and decisions
- Identify challenges and concerns and work with the young person to overcome challenges
- Attend meetings when appropriate, to help young people achieve positive outcomes
- To address practical issues and challenges that are affecting young people
- Provide advice, guidance, and information to young people to allow them to make informed decisions
- Build positive relationships with young people, other agencies and the YG team to achieve the outcomes for young people
- Develop resources for projects as and when needed
- To support young people with all areas of their mental health
- Maintain a quality service to young people across all provision
- To provide regular reporting on the activities’ progress
- Carry out regular risk assessments of all activities prior to delivery
- To ensure safeguarding of young people
- To ensure the use of established recording and monitoring computerised systems using Upshot
Your training
Youth Support Worker Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
- The apprentice will attend face-to-face training one day a week with Young Gloucestershire training team, undertaking all elements of the apprentice requirements
- The apprentice will be required to complete a diploma and end point assessment
Where it leads
Following completion of the apprenticeship, you will have a Level 3 youth support qualification and will be able to progress into youth work positions, TA roles in schools, welfare roles in colleges.
About Young Gloucestershire
Young Gloucestershire supports disadvantaged young people who are facing challenges in their lives. Our vision is for young people to have the confidence motivation and skills to improve their lives. We work to achieve this vision by creating opportunities that educate, inform and inspire by: - Providing training for young people to take the next step - Working with young people to make informed decisions by offering practical support - Working with communities to provide opportunities for young people
Things to consider
This role is an in-person role. You are required to attend one of our locations in Gloucestershire, Monday - Friday.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
- GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired
- Full UK Driving License Driver's License (grade FULL UK (not provisional)) — essential
Where you'll work
- THE OLD DOCK OFFICE, COMMERCIAL ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 2EB
- Graphic House, Greyfriars, Gloucester, GL1 1TS
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