POSITION: Level 3 Youth Work Apprenticeship – Mentoring
DURATION OF POST: 12 months (subject to funding)
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
SALARY: £18,900.00 per annum
HOLIDAY: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays
RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior or Delivery Manager
LOCATION: Your normal place of work will be one of the following offices.
- The Old Dock Office, Commercial Road, Glos, GL1 2EB,
- Graphic House, Greyfriars, Glos, GL1 1TS
but you agree to perform your duties in such other place or places as we may reasonably require from time to time.
DATE JD WRITTEN: August 2026
WHO ARE 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 through:
- 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.
OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Life insurance.
- 25 days' annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
- December shutdown over the Christmas period.
- In-house CPD training.
- Enrolment into the pension scheme, including employer contribution.
- Comprehensive induction programme, including face-to-face training, online modules and shadowing.
- Clinical supervision for counsellors.
- Staff days.
ROLE SUMMARY & PURPOSE
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Mentoring Youth Work Apprentice to join our dedicated team at a dynamic youth work charity in Gloucestershire.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and keen to develop their skills and experience in youth work while working towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Youth Work qualification.
Working alongside experienced youth workers, you will deliver a mentoring programme for young people aged 11–18 who have been identified as being at risk, including those experiencing missing episodes, online harms, exploitation or involvement with the criminal justice system.
Your primary objective will be to help young people achieve their personal goals, maintain positive wellbeing, develop healthy relationships and build positive support networks. You will do this by providing guidance, practical assistance and appropriate signposting across a range of areas affecting their lives.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
- Undertake and successfully complete the Level 3 Youth Work Apprenticeship qualification as a requirement of the role.
- Hold a caseload of young people who have been identified as requiring support through mentoring.
- Develop positive and professional relationships with young people and provide effective one-to-one mentoring in line with Young Gloucestershire's lone-working policy.
- Develop confidence and competence in working with groups of young people.
- Undertake needs assessments with young people, develop appropriate action plans and provide ongoing support.
- Identify and address practical challenges affecting young people's wellbeing, including education, relationships and engagement in positive activities.
- Make appropriate referrals and signpost young people to internal and external services and support where required.
- Develop knowledge of relevant opportunities, community services and support networks that can benefit the development and progression of young people.
- Advocate for young people, ensuring their voices are heard and represented.
- Work across Gloucestershire with key partners and agencies, both within Young Gloucestershire's Hub provisions and through collaborative partnership working.
- Ensure new referrals are contacted and waiting-list check-ins are completed monthly in line with agreed processes.
- Carry out risk assessments where required and contribute to the effective management of risk.
- Work within agreed budgets and financial procedures.
- Maintain a professional, collaborative and team-focused approach to all aspects of the role.
- Undertake relevant training and development identified as necessary for the role.
GENERAL DUTIES
- Maintain a high-quality service for young people across Young Gloucestershire's provisions.
- Maintain accurate and timely records, reports and case notes, ensuring all required paperwork is completed, and Young Gloucestershire's data management systems are kept up to date.
- Take responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of young people, including complying with safeguarding procedures and responsibilities.
- Keep up to date with relevant current affairs, legislation, local developments and resources that may benefit young people and Young Gloucestershire's work.
- Complete all essential training and participate in ongoing learning and professional development.
- Work within Young Gloucestershire's policies, procedures and values, including its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Promote a positive image of Young Gloucestershire in all interactions with young people, colleagues, partners and the wider community.
- Work collaboratively as part of the wider organisation and undertake other reasonable duties as required to support the achievement of Young Gloucestershire's strategic objectives.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The following criteria will be used for shortlisting.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Knowledge of, or experience in, youth work, mentoring, community work or a related setting.
- Experience of working with young people, particularly those who may be disadvantaged or experiencing challenges in their lives.
- Understanding of the issues and principles involved in working with disadvantaged young people.
- Ability to build positive relationships with young people and act as a positive role model.
- Ability to build effective relationships with key partners from voluntary, statutory and private sector organisations.
- Evidence of a commitment to personal and professional development.
- Basic IT skills, including experience of Microsoft Office programmes.
Skills & Attributes
- Passionate about making a positive difference in young people's lives.
- Empathetic and able to relate well to young people from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, including the ability to produce accurate and concise written reports.
- Able to work independently and use initiative within an agreed action plan.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team, including where objectives and responsibilities are shared or overlapping.
- Effective time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.
- A "can-do" approach with a willingness to learn and develop.
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and to working within the principles of equal opportunities.
- Commitment to motivating and inspiring disadvantaged young people to achieve their potential.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Willingness to complete the Level 3 Youth Work qualification as part of the apprenticeship.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a youth work, community work or volunteering role.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above, or willingness to work towards these alongside the apprenticeship.
- A genuine interest in working with young people.
- Awareness of the challenges faced by young people in today's society.
- Experience of working effectively within a team environment.
- First Aid experience is desirable.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Due to the nature of the role and the requirement for an enhanced DBS check, candidates must be aged 18 or over.
Candidates must also hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle that they can use for business purposes.
We celebrate our inclusive work environment and encourage people of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.
Pay: £18,900.00 per year
Application question(s):
- If successful, what date would you be available to start?
- When were you last in formal education?
- Do you have a Full Valid UK Driving Licence? (This is a requirement of the role)
- Do you have the right to work in the United Kingdom?
Work Location: In person
