Marlborough Town Council announce the opportunity for two new Apprentice positions – application deadline 31 July

At last night’s (Monday 24 June) meeting of the full Town Council there was a marked emphasis on youth. The appointment of a Mayoral Scout (see story), but also the announcement of the creation of two new Apprentice positions – a Level 6 Youth development worker, and a Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice.

This is extremely unusual in Local Government and it shows that Marlborough Town Council are doing what many other similar organisations may talk about but never quite mange to deliver.

Town Clerk, Richard Spencer-Williams notes that he will be personally mentoring the Youth Development Worker as he himself worked as a qualified Youth Worker earlier in his career on the way to becoming Marlborough’s Town Clerk.

This Youth Development role will be specifically focused on working with partners to develop youth services and provision for young people aged 11-18. For the successful candidate, this is an opportunity to work locally, earn while they study and to complete the course with a degree. Click here to find ut more and to apply.

The Business Administrator Apprenticeship will be assisting with the Council’s information services for residents and visitors. It is an eighteen month role, and the Town Council has teamed up with Swindon’s New College to provide the support for creating a successful and effective apprenticeship opportunity. For more information, or to apply click here to visit the Apprenticeship Service section of the national Government website.

Apprenticeships offer a great route into youth work for anyone looking to learn on the job. There are two Levels available – 6 and 3 – but what does Level 3 and Level 6 actually mean, and what are these levels equivalent to?

The Level 3 results in qualified Youth Support Worker status and is the equivalent standard to an A-level. The Level 6 is a newer qualification, resulting in qualified Professional Youth Worker status and awarding a BA Honours degree to learners.

Application deadline for both positions is 31 July.