Apprentice Family Worker

What will the apprentice be doing?

• You will work with children, young people, and their families, providing discrete pieces of work on cases held by Social Workers
• You will assist in effective planning to set achievable goals, increase family resilience, and secure good outcomes for children
• Shadow colleagues working right across the service, supporting a diverse caseload of children and young people

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• Level 4 Children & Young People Practitioner qualification
• Training delivered by Impact Futures
• One day a week

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Family worker role.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or above) Essential
A Level or equivalent A Level 3 qualification (A Level/BTEC) (Grade Pass) Essential

Things to consider

Subject to enhanced DBS check