Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a positive impact in your community? We are looking for a

Youth Support Worker Apprentice

to join our Student Engagement and Enrichment team. This is an exciting opportunity to complete a

Level 3 Youth Support Worker Apprenticeship

while helping to embed youth social action across our colleges.


In this role, you will empower students to take part in meaningful social action projects, develop their confidence and skills, and build strong partnerships with local organisations. You'll play a key part in raising awareness of youth social action and creating opportunities that make a real difference.

Essential Criteria

Ability to adapt quickly to different environments and use problem-solving skills. Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office and social media. Strong communication skills at all levels. Passion for creating opportunities in Youth Social Action and developing young people. Motivated to learn and committed to personal and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Complete an 18-month Level 3 Youth Support Worker Apprenticeship plus a 3-month End Point Assessment. Raise awareness of youth social action and embed it into college culture. Coordinate and manage student-led social action activities in collaboration with local and national organisations. Empower students to address local issues and create opportunities for meaningful work experience. Build partnerships with community groups, charities, and employers to support sustainability.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary 30 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas. Professional development opportunities. Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme. On-site gym & florist (site dependent). Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.

Additional Information

Safer Recruitment:

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.*

Right to Work:

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.*

Closing date: 4th January 2026

Interested?

For more information about this role, please contact

staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk

.


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.