Contento Social Homes provides the following apprenticeship positions:
1. Children, Young People & Families Practitioner
Working with children, young people and families, including
carers, to achieve positive and sustainable change in their lives.
Qualification level 4 - Equivalent to higher national certificate (HNC)
Typical duration - 24 months
Apprenticeship category - Care services
ROLE PROFILE (what the apprentice should be able to do at the end of the Apprenticeship)
CORE: As a practitioner you will be working with children, young people and families, including carers, to achieve positive and sustainable change in their lives. You will demonstrate a passion to care for and about children, young people and families.
You will be skilled in recognising and assessing the complex
needs that children, young people and families often present. You will agree with the child, young
person or family any specific interventions or referrals.
Your approach will be one of respectful
curiosity that challenges and supports children, young people and families to achieve their potential
and stay safe. You will work alongside other professionals and organisations to share the responsibility
for improving outcomes.
Each piece of work with a child or family will be different and you will exercise
judgement on a range of evidence-based approaches to inform your practice. You will regularly
evaluate the effectiveness of your methods and actions.
Regular supervision with an experienced
practitioner will encourage reflection on your practice. At the end of the apprenticeship the high quality
of your practice will be making a real difference to those that you work with.
OPTION 1: Practitioner in Children's Residential Care
You could be working in a number of settings e.g. a children’s home, a residential special school or a secure children’s home. The children might be living on their own or in a larger group. You will take the lead in developing and delivering the child's placement plan and will work with the child to support their health, education, social and day to day needs, playing a signicant role in helping them to thrive and full their potential
OPTION 2: Children, Young People and Families Practitioner within the Community
You will understand the importance of and be skilled in, early intervention and safeguarding work. You will manage risk across the spectrum needs for children, young people and families'. You may work in settings as diverse as family homes, youth centres, early years, youth justice, children's centres, educational settings and the community. You will play a signicant role in working across agencies to improve outcomes. You may work with particular age groups, across the full age range or specically with families. By supporting the confidence and skills of children, young people and families you will help them to overcome barriers and maximise their independence.
2. Digital marketer (Integrated Degree)
Leading on the creation and execution of a digital marketing
strategy
Qualification level 6 - Equivalent to degree
Typical duration - 36 months
Apprenticeship category - Sales, marketing and procurement
3. Senior housing and property management
Managing housing or property related services, leading a team
and taking responsibility for the cost effectiveness and efficiency of their business area.
Qualification level 4 - Equivalent to higher national certificate (HNC)
Typical duration - 18 months
Apprenticeship category - Sales, marketing and procurement
4. Marketing Personnel
Responsible for the marketing activities and strategy of their
organisation
Qualification level 6 - Equivalent to degree
Typical duration - 24 months
Apprenticeship category - Sales, marketing and procurement
5. Play Therapist
Work to improve children’s mental health, emotional well-being,
learning capabilities and social relationships.
Qualification level 7 - Equivalent to a master's degree
Typical duration - 36 months
Apprenticeship category - Care Services
Contento Social Homes’ Dedicated Partners
On the journey towards building a violence-free future for Our Community, we work with incredible organisations. These partners of Contento Social Homes have helped make every stride towards safety for abused women and their children possible. We would like to extend a special thank you to the following organisations dedicated to the safety of survivors of domestic abuse.
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