A1: Youth Workers

Question 1

Who do youth workers work with?

Answer 1

generally work with young people between the age of 11-25

Question 2

What is a youth worker’s aim?

Answer 2

aim to support young people to reach their full potential and to be responsible members of society

Question 3

Where do youth workers work?

Answer 3

• work in a range of settings, including youth centres, schools and colleges
• not always based in a particular building, especially if they are working with young people on the streets

Question 4

Who are youth workers employed by?

Answer 4

• may be employed by the council
• are also employed by a range of religious and other voluntary organisations

Question 5

What are typical youth worker activities?

Answer 5

• delivering educational programmes
• organising residential activities and projects
• running sports teams
• managing community projects with young people
• working with parents to support the healthy development of their children