Job Description

Salary

Grade 1 22,691 per annum

Location

Doncaster, England

The vacancy

Are you passionate about empowering young people and making a difference in your community? Join us as a

Youth Support Worker Apprentice

and help shape the future of youth social action across our college network.


This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a

Level 3 Youth Support Worker Apprenticeship

while working hands-on with students, local organisations, and community groups. You'll be at the heart of student-led initiatives that drive real change, build confidence, and develop employability skills.


What You'll Be Doing

Raise awareness and embed youth social action across our colleges. Coordinate and support student-led community projects. Build partnerships with local charities, employers, and organisations. Empower students to take action on local issues and gain meaningful experience. Promote inclusive opportunities that reflect the diverse needs of our student body.

What We're Looking For

Level 2 English and Maths (or willingness to achieve by End Point Assessment). Experience of volunteering or mentoring. Confident communicator with a passion for youth development. Basic IT and social media skills. Motivated, proactive, and committed to personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

Complete an 18-month apprenticeship plus a 3-month End Point Assessment. Lead and manage youth social action activities across two college sites. Engage with students to understand their motivations and encourage participation. Collaborate with local and national organisations to deliver impactful projects. Act as a positive role model and ambassador for youth social action.

Why Join Us?

30 days annual leave + 8 public holidays + 2 weeks at Christmas Flexible working options and job share opportunities Enhanced DBS check covered Pension and health scheme options Supportive, inclusive, and values-driven environment

Ready to inspire change and grow your career in youth work?

Apply now and be part of something meaningful.

For more information regarding this vacancy please contact us at staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Closing Date: 07/07/2025

Interview Date: 18/07/2025

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to

sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About us

Here at Doncaster College and University Centre we understand that choosing what to do next can be a huge decision. It's not just about the course you choose to study, it is about the tutors, the experiences and the friends you meet along the way.


We have over 120 courses at full and part-time, from entry level right up to university level. As well as the vast amount of courses on offer, we ensure all our students get the right support and guidance whether it is through our careers service, our additional learning support, counselling, student finance and many other services all tailored to each individual.


Our exciting and modern campus is in a central location, packed with workspaces designed to industry standard. We work directly with employers allowing you real work experience and industry insight that you will not get from sitting behind a desk.

The benefits

All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.


DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.

Health and fitness suite

Generous annual leave

2 weeks off at Christmas

Electric car scheme

Vivup - Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists. Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues. Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme Free Eye Care Vouchers Discounted Hair and Beauty services On site nursery Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource. In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing

Lets Teach Programme

Let's Teach The LET's teach programme supports new members of teaching staff in terms of college systems and key teaching and learning areas including new staff lesson visits and postcard peeps. Each new member of staff has an allocated Lead Practitioner who works closely with them throughout the programme.

Let's Bloom

The LET's Bloom Programme aims to connect our experienced and qualified teachers to share best practice and support continued risk-taking as we continue to add depth to our teaching craft. Teachers volunteer on this one year programme, working closely with the Learning Enhancement Team, capturing their experimentation in a journal.