Children, Young People, and Families Practitioner

Level 4

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Practitioners in this role work with children, young people, and families to achieve positive outcomes and sustainable change. This apprenticeship prepares individuals to work in various settings, including social care, youth services, and early help, providing support and interventions tailored to the needs of children and families.

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  • Child and adolescent development
  • Safeguarding and child protection legislation and procedures
  • Effective communication and engagement techniques
  • Assessment and planning methods for interventions
  • Multi-agency working and information sharing
  • Ethical frameworks and professional boundaries
  • Building trusting relationships with children, young people, and families
  • Conducting assessments to identify needs and risks
  • Planning and delivering evidence-based interventions
  • Advocating for children and families within professional networks
  • Reflecting on practice and using supervision effectively
  • Managing complex cases and maintaining accurate records
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Professional integrity and resilience
  • Commitment to equality and diversity
  • Reflective and adaptive practice
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Accountability and responsibility
  • Typically completed within 24 months, including off-the-job training
  • End-Point Assessment typically completed within 3 months following on-programme learning
  • Level 3 qualification in a related field or relevant experience.
  • Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking their end-point assessment.

Level 4 Children, Young People, and Families Practitioner Apprenticeship

  • Roles such as Senior Practitioner, Team Leader, or Specialist Worker.
  • Further study in social work, youth work, or family support.
  • Family Support Worker
  • Youth Worker
  • Children’s Residential Care Worker
  • Early Help Practitioner
  • Observation of Practice: Direct observation of working with children and families.
  • Case Study: Written analysis of a case from practice.
  • Professional Discussion: Discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence.
  • Grading: Pass, Merit, or Distinction.