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Youth Support and Development Worker
Tyne Academy

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Summary

Price
£29.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
1.3 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certification of completion - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

The Youth Support and Development Worker course is designed to equip learners with the foundational knowledge and practical insight required to support young people in a variety of settings. Centred around key principles of youth work, care, and social care, this course explores the developmental, emotional, and social needs of youth, and prepares learners to provide supportive, structured interventions to assist them in achieving positive outcomes. Whether you're looking to enter the youth sector or expand your understanding of social care practices, this course is an essential stepping stone.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the core principles of youth work, care, and social care

  • Develop effective strategies for supporting young people’s growth and well-being

  • Learn how to engage with youth through clear communication and trust-building

  • Explore how social care services operate and interlink with youth support

  • Gain insight into safeguarding practices and professional responsibilities within the youth sector

Certificates

Curriculum

4
sections
9
lectures
1h 17m
total

    • 1: Module 1 Introduction to Fundamental Youth Work 13:19
    • 2: Module 2 Youth Development and Empowerment 08:00
    • 3: Module 3 Cultural Competence in Youth Work 16:09
    • 4: Module 4 Program Planning and Evaluation 09:00
    • 5: Module 5 Youth Advocacy and Civic Engagement 18:27
    • 6: Module 6 Addressing Mental Health and Well-Being 09:00

    • 7: Assignment on Youth Support and Development Worker -484370 01:00

    • 8: Claim Your Certificate for Youth Support and Development Worker -484370 01:00

    • 9: Review Request For Youth Support and Development Worker -484370 01:00

Description

This course offers a comprehensive look into the field of youth work and its intersection with care and social care services. You will explore the role of a youth support and development worker, focusing on key responsibilities such as assessing needs, delivering community-based support, and facilitating personal development programmes.

Throughout the course, learners will gain a solid understanding of youth work principles and the values that underpin supportive practices, including confidentiality, respect, safeguarding, and promoting well-being. With a strong emphasis on care and social care systems, this course also delves into how these services collaborate to address complex youth issues such as mental health, substance use, housing insecurity, and education.

The curriculum covers essential topics such as communication with young people, conflict resolution, supporting youth transitions, and working within statutory and voluntary care frameworks. The content reflects the real-world responsibilities of professionals who dedicate their careers to youth development within care and social care environments.

Key concepts like youth work, care, and social care are interwoven throughout each module to reinforce the course’s core focus and help learners build a robust knowledge base applicable across various youth-oriented contexts.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for individuals who are:

  • Aspiring youth workers or youth support professionals

  • Interested in entering the care or social care sectors

  • Working in community outreach or residential services

  • Seeking to enhance their understanding of youth work and development

  • Passionate about supporting young people through structured care pathways

Whether you're at the beginning of your career or looking to formalise your experience in youth services, this course provides the foundational knowledge necessary to make a positive impact in the lives of young people.

Requirements

There is no formal prerequisite for this Youth Support and Development Worker course.

Career path

Completion of the Youth Support and Development Worker course can lead to entry-level roles in youth work, care coordination, community support, and social care services. It can also serve as a valuable platform for further study in youth justice, social work, or counselling.

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Legal information

This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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