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Level 6Degree apprenticeship · BSc/BA

Youth worker

Enable young people to develop and working with young people to facilitate personal, social and educational development.

Typical duration

3 years

Training funded

up to £20,000

Route

Care services

Standard ref

ST0522

Where this apprenticeship leads

Youth WorkerAI exposure 35% · Moderate

£18,000 - £22,000

£25,000 - £30,000

Full career profile - salary progression, top employers, AI outlook →

Role overview

A youth worker integrated degree apprenticeship prepares you to become a professional youth worker, combining university-level academic study with practice placement hours working with young people aged 11 to 25. You will develop the skills to plan and deliver informal education programmes, work with young people in challenging circumstances, and influence policy and practice in your organisation. On completion you can apply for recognition as a professionally qualified youth worker with the Joint Negotiating Committee.

Careers this apprenticeship leads to

Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.

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