Peer Mentor Apprentice

Job Title: Peer Mentor Apprentice (Opportunity for a Worcestershire Care Leaver)
Team: Youth Voice – Child Protection & Through Care
Salary: £13,519 to £13,744 per annum
22 Hours per Week
Location: Worcester, Worcestershire
Fixed Term – 24 months
 

The Role
Worcestershire County Council’s Youth Voice team have a motto which was created by our young people, for all children and young people, which states, we believe we should do:

“Nothing about You, without You”

This apprenticeship role provides a Worcestershire Care Leaver with an exciting opportunity be part of the Youth Voice team, supporting young people to be actively involved in decision-making that affects the lives of children and families across the communities of Worcestershire.

You will work alongside the Team Supervisor and Development mentor within the Youth Voice team to enable young people across Worcestershire to share what works well, to offer their views on how we could improve experiences, helping shape services in the future.

Based in a small team in St Johns, Worcester your role will include:

• Involvement and planning and administration of consultation opportunities to hear the voices of children and young people across Worcestershire.
• Supporting various projects linked to the participation groups. 
• Supporting the development and delivery of training to professionals about participation. 
• Enabling young people to make a positive contributions and shape services to improve outcomes for children and young people in Worcestershire.

Involvement with support groups including Who Cares We Care, Action Speak Care Leavers group and Worcestershire Youth Cabinet.

Candidates will need to have a minimum of C in GCSE English or be willing to work towards Level 2 Functional English as part of the course.  

Please find the link to the apprenticeship qualification candidates will work towards:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/youth-support-worker-v1-0
 

Benefits
You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look!  Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

How to Apply
Application forms are invited to apply for this role.
Please find the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Please write your submission with consideration for the essential and desirable criteria on the Person Specification. This should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post.

Please submit your application form to Recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 6th October 2024
Anticipated Interview Date: TBC