Social Work- Youth Integration Intern
The Into School programme facilitates the transition of newly arrived girls in the UK aged 11 – 18 into the UK education system and community.
The programme provides a holistic space for the girls to learn and improve their English and maths abilities, develop friendships and have fun whilst they are waiting to secure a place in school or college.
Purpose of the role:
To provide support to the Into School programme Coordinator to ensure smooth delivery and student engagement in the programme.
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide classroom support
- Reinforce and encourage positive behaviour
- Build positive relationships with the girls enrolled on the programme
- Assist in the planning and organisation of community events
- Carry out general administrative tasks
- Run errands and source resources for activities
- Prepare lunch and eat with the girls twice a week
Person Specification Essential:
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work well within a diverse team
- Able to engage with young people from different cultural backgrounds
- Good written communication skills
- Computer literate - Microsoft Outlook, Excel
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Good time management
- Reliable and punctual
- An interest in working within the charity sector, community development or social care
- Flexibility and willingness to lend a hand with a variety of activities as and when required
Desirable:
- Experience of working within a community setting
- Teaching experience or ESOL qualification
- Experience of conducting research and collating information into reports
- Experience of volunteering
- Some knowledge of a second language (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic)
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
We are an educational charity for women and girls, based in London. Inspired by Catholic Social Teaching in response to local needs, we address Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adverse Community Environments such as poor housing conditions, homelessness, lack of language and basic skills, and other barriers that can prevent our 800+ women and girls and their families from thriving. The services we have developed with and for our clients focus on education, training, and employability skills to enhance confidence and self-esteem, raise aspirations and provide opportunities and networks to improve the lives of the women and girls whom we serve. Our education and support programmes are flexible services tailored to the needs of the local community. All projects combine education with one-to-one mentoring. Social mobility mentoring is a science-based intervention that gives women and girls the tools to identify and overcome their specific challenges and improve their life chances. Our relational, trauma-informed and professional approach ensures women and girls recognise their worth and take concrete steps to build a bright future for themselves, their families and their communities.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
On-site Supervision and Support
Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance.
Academic Credit
Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.
Housing and Excursions
Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.
Visa Sponsorship
This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens
Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)
Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa pag