Youth Work: Supporting Young People with Confidence

Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of young people? This engaging short course will give you the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to work effectively with young people in a variety of settings.

Through interactive discussions, practical activities, and real-life examples, you’ll gain an understanding of what youth work is, why it matters, and the key principles that underpin effective practice.

The course is delivered by an experienced youth worker and educator with over 30 years of professional experience, offering valuable insights drawn from decades of working with young people.

What You’ll Learn: By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Understand what youth work is and its purpose.
• Recognise the key issues affecting young people today.
• Explore the core principles of youth work, including:
  • Equality and inclusion
  • Participation
  • Empowerment
  • Informal education
• Understand the positive impact that high-quality youth work can have on individuals, communities, and society.
• Using youth work skills and methods to engage reluctant learners or delivering difficult topics.

Who Should Attend? This course is ideal for:

• Anyone interested in working with young people.
• Volunteers supporting children and young people.
• Learning mentors, teaching assistants, support staff, and educators working in schools or colleges.
• Community workers and aspiring youth workers.
• Anyone looking to develop new skills and gain a better understanding of youth work.

What to Expect The course includes:

• Interactive learning activities.
• Group discussions.
• Practical exercises and real-world examples.
• Opportunities to ask questions and share experiences.
• A friendly and supportive learning environment.
• Using youth work skills in different methods such as engaging reluctant learners, learners in the community or delivering difficult topics.

Whether you’re considering a career in youth work, already support young people in your role, or simply want to make a positive impact in your community, this course is an excellent place to start.

For further information, please contact employers@calderdale.ac.uk