youth worker Flashcards
what age individuals do youth workers work with?
individuals from 11- 25 years
who do youth workers work with?
parents
community
adolescence and early adulthood indivduals with issues and concerns
what are the roles and responsibilities of a youth worker?
organsing residential activities and projescts
running sports teams
initiating and managing community projects with youn people
working with parents to support the healthy development of thier children
delivering programmes relating to youn people problems
why might individuals see a youth worker?
if they have concerns or problems with
smoking
drugs
vinge drinking
relationships
dealing with violence
THEY HELP WITH EXPLAINING AND TEACHING ABOUT THIS AND WHERE TO FIND FUTHER HELP.
what professionals do youth workers work with?
police, probation officers, schools, social care and health teams, local authorities, youth offending teams, community groups
where do youth workers work?
Local authorities
Charities
Schools and colleges
Churches and community groups
Drug and alcohol services
Social services