Youth Social Action Apprentice

Youth Social Action Apprentice
        
Ref: 2425/179
Hours: 37 hours per week 
Salary: £24,347 per annum. Plus generous benefits. These include: 

•    45 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures) 
•    Generous Occupational Pension Scheme 
 
About the College

We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. 

Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk 

About the role

We’re looking to appoint a highly motivated apprentice with support from the Pears Foundation to work across two colleges in our area.

We are seeking a passionate and organised individual to join York College as a Youth Social Action Apprentice. This is a unique opportunity to support the development and delivery of meaningful, student-led community projects across York College and Askham Bryan College. 
 
At York College, you will work within our dynamic Student Experience and Activities Team, supporting students to develop their leadership, teamwork, and confidence through involvement in volunteering, fundraising, and social impact initiatives. The postholder will help embed social action across curriculum areas, aligning projects with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the College’s Brilliant Futures Pledge. 
 
At Askham Bryan, you will collaborate with our Student Experience Leaders and Pastoral Tutors to create and deliver initiatives that drive meaningful social impact. You will receive support in developing student-led projects that align with their passions, fostering growth in confidence, teamwork, and communication skills 
 
You will need to be qualified to Level 2 in English and Maths and be passionate about developing young people and creating opportunities in YSA. You will also need excellent communication skills, the ability to develop good working relationships with students and staff across the colleges, and the ability to work in an inclusive way upholding the principles and values of youth work practice. 

In return we will support you in achieving your Level 3 Youth Support Worker Apprenticeship and offer a wide range of staff benefits, as well as the opportunity to work within a vibrant and welcoming environment.

This role is fixed term for up to 2 years.

What will you get?

You will work through a programme of learning and be given paid time off to enable you to undertake a Level 3 Youth Support Worker Apprenticeship

On completion of your Apprenticeship you will have:
•    Gained transferable knowledge, skills and behaviours
•    Be confident and able to work effectively as part of a team
•    Able to show self-motivation and take responsibility for own work
•    Able to demonstrate resilience, integrity, and initiative
•    A nationally recognised qualification

You should apply for this role if you…
•    Are well-organised 
•    Want to develop new skills 
•    Are hard working and looking for variety 
•    Have a passion for learning and developing new skills 
•    Wish to help young people achieve their goals
•    Can commit to completing an 18-month Apprenticeship (Level 3 Youth Support Worker) plus a 3-month End Point assessment

You qualify if you…
•    Are 16 years or over 
•    Have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths
•    Don’t already have a degree in a similar field
•    Are not doing any other full-time course
•    Are eligible to work in the UK
•    Have an interest in Youth Social Action
•    Are ambitious and keen to progress
•    Are committed to achieving your qualifications

Want to know more? 
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Eleanor Bennett – Student Experience Manager at EBennett@yorkcollege.ac.uk  / 01904 770212.

Important Notices
Please see the attached document for Important Notices. 

Closing date: Monday 30 June 2025 (9am) 
Interviews: Tuesday 08 July 2025