Apprentice Youth Worker DAAC (Durham Agency Against Crime)

Durham Constabulary

County Durham, DH3 3UA

Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 12 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 October 2024

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Summary

Durham Constabulary are excited to announce that they are recruiting an apprentice to join DAAC (Durham Agency Against Crime). This role will support the youth development officers at DAAC in the delivery of projects and activities run by Durham police and its partner agencies.

Annual wage
£12,313.60 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Apprentice Minimum Wage (£6.40 per hour)

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 Flexible working applies

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 27 January

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Apprentices will receive appropriate training and guidance to undertake the full range of duties which will include:

  • Support youth development projects run by Durham police and DAAC to deliver aims and outcomes
  • Work directly with young people to identify their needs and then develop and implement them within the projects
  • Actively participate in the decision making process ensure success of the projects and resource allocation
  • Identify, understand, confront and challenge attitudes and behaviour
  • Experience new challenges in a supportive and comfortable environment
  • Recognise the social, political and legal structures which effect young people’s lives and examine strategies in order to challenge or change those structures
  • Engage local communities and young people to identify local needs and issues
  • To monitor and evaluate the projects with young people, staff members and management
  • Occasionally work evenings, weekends and annual residentials
  • Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and other duties of care are met

Where you’ll work

Chester Le Street Magistrates Court

Newcastle Road

Chester Le Street

County Durham

DH3 3UA

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

    • Your training plan

    • Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard
    • You will be provided protected learning/study time in the workplace to complete your Level 3 Business Administration portfolio and any associated qualifications/assessments

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English and maths (grade 4/C)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Reliable
    • Punctual
    • "Self starter"
    • Flexible approach
    • Diligent
    • Good listener
    • To be of the highest integrity
    • Respect for diversity

    Other requirements

    Please note there is a requirement to be in possession of a full current driving license please ensure this is confirmed on your CV. Candidates must have indefinite leave to work and live in the UK and be free from any restriction. Any successful candidate will be asked to provide evidence of this. Candidates will be contacted via email in relation to the recruitment process and are advised to also check junk/spam folders for email updates. Due to the nature of the work candidates will be required to undertake a rigorous security screening process- these vetting clearances can take up to 12 weeks to be returned. Tattoos: any tattoo anywhere on the body that is obscene, or advocates sexual, racial, ethnic, or religious discrimination, by written word or design is prohibited and the presence of such a tattoo would preclude an applicant from passing the recruitment process for employment with the Constabulary

    About this company

    Durham Agency Against Crime (DAAC) is a charity, closely aligned to Durham Constabulary. Formed in 1990, DAAC works in partnership with public, voluntary and private sector partners to make County Durham and Darlington a safer place to work, live and invest. We are often asked why there is a need for interventions that focus on young people who have no convictions. The answer lies in the value of early intervention and prevention. There are many studies to support the theory that prevention is more cost effective than rehabilitation and Durham Constabulary considers this element to be key in its strategy for tackling crime and disorder. Due to our bespoke funding arrangements we are pleased to be able to offer most of our projects at a greatly reduced cost or in some circumstances free of charge. DAAC delivers innovative projects and initiatives within local communities for young people with the aim of facilitating long term change, using our 3 step approach of Education, Community and Activity to equip young people to make the correct life choices. We provide opportunities to develop skills, experience and qualifications across our range of projects affecting positive change that supports their personal development and reduces the risk factors that can lead to involvement in crime/anti social behaviour. Our award-winning work has received regional and national recognition, achieving huge success. We currently average weekly engagement with over 600 young people aged 7-18 years.

    http://www.daac.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • On successful completion of the apprenticeship, for the right candidate, opportunities will be available

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE

    Apprenticeship Recruitment Team

    apprenticeships@derwentside.ac.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284601.

    Apply now

    Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 12 November at 11:59pm)

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