Youth Work

Course details

This Youth Worker Certificate is ideal for anyone looking to start a career in social care working with young people. It explores the opportunities in youth development work as a profession, as well as the skills and qualities needed to achieve a successful career in this field.

Through case studies, you will learn how to build positive relationships with young people to support their personal development, taking an in-depth look at youth work in mental health and the different types of youth work. You will also gain an excellent understanding of the ethical codes of practice in youth work and social welfare policy in criminal justice, such as youth detention centers and correctional facilities.

What’s more, throughout the Youth Work course, you will be sharpening your counseling, coaching, and mentoring skills, to be a true inspiration to the people you work with. By the end of this Youth Work training program, you will have both practical and theoretical knowledge that can be applied in a real-life context, equipping you with the skill to Youth Work in a range of roles and professional settings.

• Accredited by CPD
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive Youth Work course with audio voiceover
• Developed by qualified professionals
• Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
• 24/7 Learning Assistance
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course

This Youth Worker training course is ideal for anyone interested in a career in social care working with young adults. This includes the following roles:

• Youth Worker
• SEND Youth Support Worker
• Youth Support & Development Worker
• Youth Mentor
• Youth Employment Coach

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Youth Work course, learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the different types of youth work
• Understand the skills and qualities needed to be a successful youth worker
• Discuss the opportunities in youth development work as a profession
• Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with young people
• Maintain ethical conduct and establish boundaries when working with young people
• Provide support to young people and set up activities that will help them to grow socially and emotionally
• List the cultural, social, and environmental factors that affect young people’s development
• Explain social influences in youth development work, from policy change to political action
• Identify common mental health disorders and understand their causes & treatment
• Understand the components of the criminal justice system and social welfare policy in criminal justice

Assessment

At the end of the Youth Work course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the Youth Work course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the Youth Work course itself.

Course Curriculum

Module 1. Introduction to Youth Work
Module 2. Who Are the Youth Workers?
Module 3. Youth Worker Role and Methods
Module 4. Legal Responsibilities
Module 5. Youth Work as a Career (Social Work)
Module 6. Social Influences
Module 7. Youth Work in Mental Health
Module 8. Social Work and Criminal Justice.


  Updated on 02 August, 2021