Apprentice Lead Young Inspector

Job Title: Lead Young Inspector Apprentice (Opportunity for a Worcestershire Care Leaver)
Apprenticeship Course:TBC following appointment in conjunction with candidate
Salary: £13.05p/h
22 Hours per Week
Location: Wildwood (Hybrid working)
Team: Commissioning Hub
Training Provider: TBC
Fixed Term Contract of 24 Months

The Role
Worcestershire County Council’s Youth Voice team have a motto which was created by our young people, for all children and young people, which states, we believe we should do:

“Nothing about You, without You”

This apprenticeship role provides a Worcestershire Care Leaver with an exciting opportunity to be part of the Youth Voice team, supporting young people to be actively involved in decision-making that affects the lives of children and families across the communities of Worcestershire.

You will work alongside a Quality Assurance Officer and Development Mentor within the Youth Voice team to enable young people across Worcestershire to share what works well, to offer their views on how we could improve experiences, helping shape services in the future.

Based in the Placements Team within the Children’s Commissioning Hub, your role will include:

• Planning and quality assuring external providers, ensuring the voices of children and young people across Worcestershire are heard.
• Supporting working relationships linked to the participation groups.
• Supporting the development and delivery of services to professionals through commissioning practice
• Enabling young people to make a positive contribution and shape services to improve outcomes for children and young people in Worcestershire.
• Involvement with support groups including Who Cares We Care, Action Speak Care Leavers group and Worcestershire Youth Cabinet.

Candidates will need to have a Level 2 qualification or relevant experience and Foundation English. Candidates must be a Worcestershire Care Leaver.

Benefits
You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look! Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry, because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this, do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff, should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.

Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible

For further information, please contact: David Cammies (01905 844935 / DCammies@worcestershire.gov.uk)

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and as such, appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 28th June 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: week commencing 6th July 2026