Children, young people and families practitioner

Working with children, young people and families, including carers, to achieve positive and sustainable change in their lives.

Typical duration

2 years

Training funded

up to £6,000

Route

Care services

Standard ref

ST0088

Role overview

The Children, Young People and Families Practitioner apprenticeship develops the skills to work directly with children, young people and families in a range of settings such as early years, youth work, family support or residential care. Apprentices learn to support wellbeing, safeguard, and plan and deliver interventions. It leads to practitioner roles in children's social care, youth services, schools and community organisations.