CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE & FAMILIES MANAGER (COMMUNITY) LEVEL 5 APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

A Children, Young People and Families Manager’s role is to ensure direction, alignment and commitment within a team, organisation and across partnerships (within a community setting) to help children, young people and families aspire to do their best and achieve sustainable change.

Level

This is a Level 5 apprenticeship.

Duration

Typically, 24 months to complete (for new entrants).

Entry requirements

Individual employers may set specific requirements but applicants should be at least 18 years old and must undertake the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) process and provide the results. It is also recommended that they will hold a Level 3 qualification or above in a related area.

Typical jobs

Registered Residential Childcare Manager, Deputy and Assistant Managers, Care Broker, Case Manager, Senior Support Worker, Day Care Manager and more.

Qualifications

Blue tick bullet Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services - Children and Young Peoples Management

Blue tick bullet Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English

Programme overview

Blue tick bullet Training will include topics such as: Care management, Promoting and developing best practice, Developing and carrying out policy, Safeguarding and protection, Supporting development and partnership working, Quality systems and improvement, Working as a cohesive team

Blue tick bullet Dedicated skills coach to support apprentices throughout their entire learner journey

Blue tick bullet Regular one to one workplace visits

Blue tick bullet Flexible and innovative training methods geared to different learning styles

Blue tick bullet 24/7 access to digital learning content, ensuring apprentices have everything they need to support and accelerate learning

Blue tick bullet Free NUS Apprentice Extra card, allowing apprentices to access discounts on the high street and on other well-known brands

Progression opportunities

The learner will gain knowledge to become a positive manager within the community for the Children’s and Young People’s sector.

Funding and financial support

Employers paying the Apprenticeship Levy can use their funds to cover the cost of apprenticeship training while a range of government funding is available for non-levy organisations. Other financial support is available for employers and apprentices depending on circumstances.