Youth Work Online Training

Embark on a transformative journey with our Youth Work Online Training course, designed for individuals passionate about supporting and empowering young people globally. This training offers a comprehensive blend of theory, practical approaches, legal frameworks, and career insights to prepare you for impactful youth engagement. Whether you aim to work in social services, education, mental health, or criminal justice, this course equips you with the essential tools and knowledge to create positive change in the lives of youth.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate core principles and ethics of effective youth work.
• Apply practical youth engagement methods in diverse settings.
• Assess legal responsibilities for safeguarding young people.
• Recognize social influences impacting youth development.
• Support youth facing mental health and wellbeing challenges.
• Explore career opportunities within youth work and social services.

Course Curriculum

Module 1. Introduction to Youth Work

Gain an overview of youth work history, values, ethics, and guiding principles. Explore the importance of youth participation, inclusion, and empowerment in community development. Learn how youth work promotes resilience, personal growth, and social cohesion.

Module 2. Who Are the Youth Workers?

Understand the diverse roles and responsibilities of youth workers. Study professional qualities such as empathy, cultural competence, integrity, and adaptability. Explore the settings where youth workers operate, from schools to community organizations.

Module 3. Youth Worker Role and Methods

Examine practical methods of youth engagement including mentoring, coaching, group facilitation, and peer-led learning. Learn about communication techniques, behavioral management strategies, and the creation of youth-centered programs that foster positive youth development.

Module 4. Legal Responsibilities

Understand legal frameworks, safeguarding policies, risk assessment procedures, and professional boundaries. Explore ethical decision-making, duty of care, child protection laws, and confidentiality in youth work practice.

Module 5. Youth Work as a Career (Social Work)

Discover pathways to a sustainable career in youth work and social work. Learn about professional development, accreditation standards, workplace ethics, and opportunities for specialization within youth services.

Module 6. Social Influences

Study the impact of cultural, economic, political, and technological factors on youth. Analyze issues such as social inequality, discrimination, peer influence, and media exposure that shape young people’s lives.

Module 7. Youth Work in Mental Health

Learn to support young people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma. Develop skills in emotional intelligence, active listening, early intervention, and referral to mental health services.

Module 8. Social Work and Criminal Justice

Explore how youth work intersects with criminal justice systems. Understand strategies to prevent youth offending, support rehabilitation, and advocate for restorative justice practices.

Course Link : Youth Work Online Training

Disclaimer:

This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.