What does the Teenagers To Work Co-ordinator do?
The Teenagers To Work Co-ordinator offers work experience placements to all looked after young people aged 14 years and upwards who are in education and training.
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The work experience placements are available during every school holiday, except Christmas;
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Every young person receives a certificate of achievement at the end of each placement;
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Evaluation forms are completed by you, the young person, so that we know what you think about the placement and whether you enjoyed it;
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Evaluation forms are also completed by the placement supervisors;
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You can complete your own referral form or ask your carer or social worker to make the referral;
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Expenses to cover the cost of transport and lunch are paid at the rate of £10 per day – payable a week in arrears into your bank account;
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The Teenager To Work Co-ordinator has developed a portfolio of placements available for young people;
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They will discuss with you the type of placement you want and match you to a suitable placement.
Want to find out more? Visit our Teenagers to Work pages|
Interested? Contact Stephanie Cole at REALAC on 0191 433 8522