Lead Youth Worker Trainer – Apprenticeships & Youth Work Development
Salary: £40,000Location: Remote (with travel across the North of England – Manchester, Leeds and surrounding areas)Contract: Full-time | Permanent
Are you an experienced Youth Worker or Youth Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career and help develop the next generation of youth professionals? This is a unique opportunity to move from frontline youth work into a Lead Youth Worker Trainer role, delivering high-quality Level 3 Youth Work apprenticeship programmes and supporting aspiring youth workers as they develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to make a real difference in young people’s lives.
If you’re passionate about youth development, mentoring, and professional training, this role offers the chance to combine your industry experience with education, coaching, and apprenticeship delivery in a flexible and purpose-driven environment.
About the Company
You will be joining a highly respected training provider delivering specialist training and apprenticeship programmes across the youth work, community development, and social care sectors.
The organisation is recognised for its commitment to quality training, learner success, and innovation in blended learning delivery, working closely with employers and community organisations to develop skilled professionals who support young people across the UK. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture where professional development, flexibility, and innovation in learning delivery are strongly encouraged.
What you can expect:
A competitive salary with strong career progression opportunities
Predominantly remote working with flexible delivery
Full training and support for assessor qualifications if required
A supportive and collaborative team culture
Opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and programme innovation
The chance to make a long-term impact on the youth and community sector
This is an organisation that genuinely believes in developing people who develop others, creating meaningful opportunities for both learners and staff.
The Role
As a Lead Youth Worker Trainer, you will deliver engaging Level 3 Youth Work apprenticeship programmes, supporting learners who are working within youth services and community organisations.
You will guide apprentices through their learning journey, helping them build the knowledge and professional skills required to become effective Youth Support Workers and Youth Practitioners. Training will be delivered through a blended learning approach, combining online teaching, coaching sessions, progress reviews, and occasional face-to-face delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering high-quality apprenticeship training for Level 3 Youth Support Worker programmes
Supporting apprentices working in youth services, community organisations, and youth development settings
Delivering blended learning sessions, primarily online with occasional face-to-face delivery
Coaching learners through their youth work qualifications and professional development
Monitoring learner progress and providing personalised feedback and mentoring
Supporting apprentices with portfolio building and End Point Assessment preparation
Working closely with employers and workplace mentors to ensure apprentices meet apprenticeship standards
Contributing to curriculum development and continuous improvement
Ensuring delivery meets quality assurance, Ofsted, and apprenticeship compliance standards
This role combines training delivery, learner coaching, apprenticeship assessment, and youth work expertise, offering a rewarding opportunity to influence the future workforce within the youth and community sector.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have strong youth work experience alongside a passion for supporting learner development and professional training.
Essential
A JNC-recognised Youth Work qualification (Level 3 Diploma or Degree) or a degree in a related field such as Community Development or Social Work
At least one year of experience working within youth services or community-based youth work
Strong communication, mentoring, and coaching skills
Confidence delivering online or blended learning sessions
Good digital skills and ability to use online learning platforms
Ability and willingness to travel across the North of England when required
Desirable (but not essential)
A recognised Assessor or Tutor qualification such as CAVA, TAQA, AET, or equivalent
Experience delivering apprenticeships or vocational training programmes
Knowledge of apprenticeship standards and End Point Assessment processes
Exceptional candidates without a training qualification will be supported to achieve the necessary assessor credentials.
Apply Now
If you are ready to take the next step in your youth work career and play a key role in developing future Youth Support Workers and youth professionals, this Lead Youth Worker Trainer opportunity offers the chance to make a lasting impact.
Apply now to learn more and help shape the future of youth work training and apprenticeships.
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