Youth & Family Support Apprentice

We’re recruiting a Children, Young People & Families Practitioner Apprentice to join Prefer Homes. You’ll support young people and families to improve wellbeing and access services, gaining experience in an Ofsted-regulated supported accommodation service for 16-18s and 18+ care leavers.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Please note the hours would be 30-36 hours per week maximum 40 hours per week.

Training course Children, young people and families practitioner (level
4)

Hours 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 week

Monday 23 November 2026

Duration

2 years

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Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

As a Children, Young People & Families Practitioner Apprentice, you will join the team at Prefer Homes, supporting children, young people, and families within a housing and community setting while working towards your Level 4 Apprenticeship. This role offers valuable hands-on experience, enabling you to develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required to deliver effective early intervention, promote wellbeing, and help families sustain stable move on tenancies and independent living.

You will play a key role in building trusted, meaningful relationships with children and families, ensuring that safeguarding remains a top priority in all aspects of your work.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the day-to-day delivery of family support services to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment
• Working directly with children, young people, and families to assess needs and set realistic, achievable goals
• Providing daily practical support and helping individuals develop essential life skills to promote independence
• Supporting young adults to gain and sustain their move on tenancies, improve stability, and enhance their quality of life
• Encouraging positive parenting, strong family relationships, and healthy routines
• Assisting with early intervention activities that build resilience, confidence, and overall wellbeing
• Signposting and facilitating access to external services, including education, health, and community support
• Using Clear Care systems to accurately document and maintain support plans, risk assessments, and key working sessions
• Maintaining detailed and accurate records in line with organisational policies and procedures
• Communicating effectively with families, colleagues, and external partner agencies
• Promoting safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion always
• Ensuring all health and safety standards are met within the buildings, including adherence to HMO regulations and maintaining clean, safe environments
• Complying with all data protection, confidentiality, and organisational procedures

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will receive structured training, mentoring, and ongoing support to help you build confidence, enhance your professional practice, and progress within the children, young people, and family support sector.

54 YARM ROAD
STOCKTON ON TEES
TS18 3PQ

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

Children, young people and families practitioner (level
4)

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