Youth & Family Support Apprentice (Prefer Homes)

Prefer Homes is a supported accommodation Ofsted Regulated provider based in Stockton-on-Tees, delivering safe, high-quality accommodation and tailored support for young people aged 16–18 in the care of local authorities LAC Children. The organisation specialises in helping individuals develop the life skills, confidence, and resilience needed to live independently, through person-centred support, education engagement, and wellbeing-focused services. With a dedicated and experienced staff team, Prefer Homes creates a nurturing environment where young people can feel secure, achieve their goals, and successfully transition into adulthood.

Working a 7 day rota running Saturday- Friday. Shifts to be confirmed, including weekends and night shifts, however, can be anytime between 8.00am - 8.00pm or 2.00pm - 10.00pm. Inclusive of nights shifts, 7.00pm - 7.00am and sleep ins. 30 hours a week2 yearsCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Travel to and from the employer, based at Fairway Spring Street Stockton-On-Tees TS18 3NR and 54 Yarm Road, Stockton on Tees, TS18 3PQ, Business insurance needed if a car driver, Fully enhanced DBS preferably on the update service to adhere to Ofsted Safer Recruitment Practices, Due to the shifts, only applicants aged 18+ would be suitable

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4+/ C+)
• maths (grade 4+ (C+))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

• Travel to and from the employer, based at Fairway Spring Street Stockton-On-Tees TS18 3NR and 54 Yarm Road, Stockton on Tees, TS18 3PQ
• Business insurance needed if a car driver
• Fully enhanced DBS preferably on the update service to adhere to Ofsted Safer Recruitment Practices
• Due to the shifts, only applicants aged 18+ would be suitable

English (grade 4+/ C+), maths (grade 4+ (C+)), Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Travel to and from the employer, based at Fairway Spring Street Stockton-On-Tees TS18 3NR and 54 Yarm Road, Stockton on Tees, TS18 3PQ, Business insurance needed if a car driver, Fully enhanced DBS preferably on the update service to adhere to Ofsted Safer Recruitment Practices, Due to the shifts, only applicants aged 18+ would be suitable

After this apprenticeship

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• Possible employment and progression on to further training upon completion of apprenticeship