Youth Worker Apprentice

This post has been identified as being suitable for Nottinghamshire County Council’s Apprenticeship Scheme.

In order to apply for this post you must be willing to undertake training against an appropriate Apprenticeship Standard that will be delivered by an approved training provider.

Apprenticeships are open to all ages and abilities and are designed to encourage people who may not have the necessary experience or qualifications to access employment.

Salary

£34,708 – £37,189 (pro rata)

Type of vacancy

Fixed Term

Work pattern

Full Time – Term Time Only

Duration (Months)

36

Hours per week

37

Work Base

myplace @ Westfield Folkhouse YPC, Mansfield, NG18 1TL

Working Arrangements

Office Based

Job Description / Person Specification

Youth Worker jobdescription.pdf – 142KB Opens in a new window

Competency Framework

Tier 6

Number of posts

1

Interview date

TBC

Closing Date

18 January 2026 23:55

The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this \’Our Nottinghamshire Approach\’. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

Are you ready to take your Youth Work career to the next level, join Nottinghamshire County Council Youth Service, and gain your national qualification (JNC) as a Youth Worker level 6 while gaining practical hands‑on experience?

We have an exciting opportunity in the Youth Service participation team for a Youth Work apprenticeship. The youth work apprentice scheme has recently started, enabling you to become a professionally qualified JNC recognised Level 6 (degree level) Youth Worker. The apprenticeship course will last for 3 years, and the training will be a mixture of regular online lessons, coursework and on‑the‑job training. Alongside this, you will work as part of Nottinghamshire County Council Youth Service.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship you will be guaranteed a permanent position. To find out more about the service we deliver, please click here: Youth Service

Youth Service is dedicated to providing safe spaces, trusted youth workers, and fun and engaging things to do. Join us and help make this happen. If you have experience of:

• Delivering creative and innovative youth work
• Building positive relationships with young people
• Developing links with the local community
• Managing part‑time staff
• Delivering 4 evening / weekend sessions a week, plus daytime and after school targeted youth work on issues‑based topics, relevant to young people needs and the work of the participation team
• Working closely with colleagues in the district and wider service
• This is a countywide role and will involve travelling to various settings, occasional events and projects. The post holder must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle to fulfil these roles. Disabled employees who are unable to drive can use taxis to carry out their duties.

Key Requirements

• To be considered for the apprenticeship, you must have a minimum qualification at level 3 JNC in Youth Work.

Under the apprenticeship funding rules, UK Nationals or other persons with a right of abode are eligible if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship.

• Non‑UK nationals must have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the first day of the apprenticeship. Any applicant on a visa will also require a visa that covers the full length of the apprenticeship, including the EPA period.
• Applicants must also have a Maths and English Grade 4 or equivalent, or be able to complete functional skills to Level 2. (Please note this may change following recent government guidance, which we are awaiting further information.)

For more information, please contact Ian Hayes, ian.hayes@nottscc.gov.uk or Tel: 01159772995.

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Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full‑time posts, both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.