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Youth Support Worker
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Price
£21.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
0.8 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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Overview

Youth Support Worker

The Youth Support Worker course is designed to equip learners with essential knowledge and understanding of how to work with young people in need of guidance, care, and emotional support. Whether you're new to the field or seeking to deepen your knowledge, this course focuses on areas such as counselling, mental health, youth work, and the role of a support worker. You'll gain insight into the day-to-day challenges and rewards of providing effective care to vulnerable young individuals and supporting their emotional and psychological development.

With the increasing need for trained professionals in youth-related care services, this course offers foundational knowledge that aligns with the demands of community support roles. Through focused modules, you'll explore the importance of safeguarding, active listening, youth communication techniques, and how to approach common mental health issues among young people.

Key Features of Youth Support Worker

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Curriculum

4
sections
5
lectures
0h 45m
total

Description

Youth Support Worker

The Youth Support Worker course explores the vital responsibilities and skills required to make a real difference in the lives of young people. You'll delve into the principles of counselling and learn how to build trust with youth who may be dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, or difficult home environments.

Through a structured curriculum, the course breaks down the key elements of youth work and the practical applications of emotional and behavioural support. You'll examine the links between youth development and mental health, identify signs of emotional distress, and understand how to apply suitable support worker interventions in real-life scenarios.

The course also covers essential areas such as safeguarding, communication strategies, crisis response, and referral systems within care networks. It emphasises the importance of ethical practice and maintaining professional boundaries while engaging with young individuals in a safe and nurturing environment.

By the end of the course, you will be well-informed on what it means to work as a support worker, have a grounded understanding of youth counselling, and possess the confidence to contribute meaningfully to youth work and mental health services.

This is a self-paced learning platform, meaning you can study at your own pace and convenience. Additionally, each section of the course is divided in a way that allows you to easily pick up where you left off, making it easy to manage your time and progress throughout the course.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for individuals who are passionate about helping young people and want to pursue a career in youth work, support work, or community care. It’s suitable for those considering a transition into roles related to mental health, counselling, or youth-focused social services. Whether you are starting out or already working in a related field, this course will enhance your skills and understanding.

People interested in the following roles will benefit most:

  • Youth support worker

  • Community care assistant

  • Mental health advocate

  • Youth outreach coordinator

  • Counselling volunteer or assistant

Requirements

This Youth Support Worker course requires no formal qualification to start.

Career path

After completing the Youth Support Worker course, you can explore opportunities in sectors such as youth care, community support work, mental health services, and educational counselling. It can lead to entry-level positions or be used to enhance your qualifications for roles in child and adolescent support work.

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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.

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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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