Apprentice (Youth Worker)

Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives?

Do you want to learn while you earn and gain a nationally recognised qualification in youth work? Torus Foundation is offering an exciting opportunity for 3x full time Apprentice Youth Workers to join our team at the vibrant FireFit Youth & Community Hub in Liverpool.

This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a Level 6 Youth Work Degree Apprenticeship at Liverpool Hope University while working as a Youth Worker at FireFit Youth & Community Hub. You will be given appropriate paid time within work for your studies, to work towards completion of a Youth Worker degree.

This is an important role in which you will:

• Develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to meet the national Youth Work Professional Standards and the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs) of the Level 6 Youth Work Apprenticeship Standard.
• Receive on-the-job training and mentoring, alongside academic study, to achieve a BA (Hons) in Youth Work.
• Delivering high-quality youth work activities that support young people’s personal, social, and emotional development.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a minimum Level 3 qualification (e.g. A Levels, BTEC, NVQ) or relevant experience (experience subject to assessment by Liverpool Hope University)
• Have some experience (paid or voluntary) working with children, young people, or communities in a formal or informal setting – e.g. schools, youth clubs, sports teams, faith groups, community centre. ADD TEXT – This is the skills and experience needed for the role
• Have the ability to build positive relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds

Interview Process

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview, which will include a competency-based interview to assess your skills and experience.

Additional Information:

Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:

• Right to work verification
• Qualification certificate check
• 2x Completed references
• OH Health Questionnaire – Fit For Work
• DBS check (if required for role)
• Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C’s

Please note we reserve the right to close applications early if a sufficient number of applications are received.