Health and Social Care

Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Apprenticeship (Level 4)

Apprenticeship
Health and Social Care
Flexible
Study Mode

Apprenticeship

Start Date, Location

Flexible, Flexible

Duration

2 years

Cost

£.00

per academic year.
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Course Overview

If you’re working as a practitioner in a range of settings, including a children’s home or residential special school, this course is designed for you, to progress your career and help you face the challenges of this rewarding sector. The children you work with might be living on their own or in a larger group. You will take the lead in developing and delivering children’s placement plans, and will work with each child to support their health, education, social and day to day needs, playing a significant role in helping them to thrive and fulfil their potential.

Within this apprenticeship you will also need to complete the:

NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care

More information

Within the apprenticeship 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. Your approach will be one of respectful curiosity that challenges and supports children, young people and families to achieve their potential and to stay safe.

Within the diploma you will develop the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people in a residential childcare setting, including an understanding of child and young person development.
Before enrolment all applicants will have an informal interview where we will outline the commitment, engagement and self-study requirements of the apprenticeship, and the resources and support available from the college. Applicants will have the opportunity to discuss their learning needs and to ask any questions.

At Level 4 this is a higher-level apprenticeship. A strong level of written English is essential as learners will need to understand complex information and produce written work that goes beyond description, you may need to include analysis, evaluation and critical discussion in your work. A GCSE grade C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent in English is an entry requirement for this apprenticeship. If you do not have a formal qualification in English, don’t worry, please reach out to us to complete an English assessment with us.

You must be over the age of 19 years and have passed your probationary period before you can begin this apprenticeship.

If your employer has agreed to support you on this apprenticeship, contact the Apprenticeship team and we’ll get you started. Email apprenticeships@wiltshire.ac.uk.
Apprentice will complete workplace observations, portfolio of evidence and written assignment

20% off-the-job training during the on-programme phase of their apprenticeship.

Completion of End Point Assessment
The duration of the course is 24 months.

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