Apprentice Youth Worker - Imberhorne School

Apprentice Youth Worker

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our school support team as an Apprentice Youth Worker. This is a dynamic role based across our dual site setting, offering a unique opportunity to gain valuable on the job experience while working towards a Level 6 (degree level) qualification.

The apprentice will focus on providing targeted intervention and therapeutic support to vulnerable students, with a core mission to help students in disadvantaged, SEND, and targeted inclusion groups to reflect on their challenges, improve their well being, successfully access the full curriculum in school, and be ready for their next steps beyond the school.

The successful candidate will be enrolled in a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship. This is a rigorous qualification that combines practical work with academic study. The course delivery is designed to fit around the school year. We are committed to your professional growth and will allocate 3.5 hours of paid, protected time per week for your qualification.

Please note, this role is fixed term for the duration of the degree apprenticeship (approx. 3 years).

Job Details

37 hrs per week, Term Time Only + 5 Inset Days

Pro Rata Salary NJC 3: SCP 3 £20,885 - NJC 5: SCP 8 £22,594 (salary point will be dependent on experience)

What You Need to Succeed

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 (C) or above, including both English and Mathematics.
• A passion for working with young people and families who may have complex behavioural and social needs, in order to make a difference in a non judgmental and solution focused way.
• The ability and willingness to work flexibly across two different school sites and within various provisions and different student needs.
• The discipline to manage independent study (min 2.5 hours/week), attend fixed online lectures (Tuesday afternoons) and tutor seminar sessions (1.5 hours/week).

Further Information

Imberhorne School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

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