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Youth Work, Safeguarding & Youth Counselling for Support Worker
Thames College

Updated 2026 | CPD Accredited Course | Free PDF Certificate | Instant Certificate After Completion

Summary

Price
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£15 inc VAT (was £21)
Offer ends 31 August 2026
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
7 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts), 2 PDFs and 1 Quiz
Duration
2.4 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
  • CPD Hardcopy Certificate - £15.99
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Overview

This course provides a thorough introduction to youth work, safeguarding, support work, and youth counselling. It starts by explaining the roles and responsibilities of youth workers and support professionals. You will learn how to understand the needs of adolescents, recognise developmental stages, and address challenges that young people face daily. The course highlights how to communicate effectively and build strong, trusting relationships with youth in various environments.

You will also gain knowledge of safeguarding procedures for children and young people, including how to identify risks, respond to concerns, and protect vulnerable individuals. The course examines youth counselling fundamentals, teaching practical ways to provide emotional support while maintaining ethical and safe boundaries. It explores mental health issues, emotional wellbeing, and strategies to help young people cope with stress, anxiety, and other challenges. Furthermore, the course covers communication techniques, active listening, and relationship building to ensure youth feel valued and supported.

By the end of the course, you will understand how to assist vulnerable youth while maintaining safety, trust, and positive engagement.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Recognise key concepts and practices in youth work and support work.
  • Understand adolescent development and behavioural patterns.
  • Apply safeguarding strategies to protect children and young people.
  • Use counselling techniques to support mental health and emotional wellbeing.
  • Build effective communication and relationships with young people.

Key Features:

Our course comes with:

â–º CPD Accreditation
â–º Instant Certificate After Completion
â–º Free Quiz

  • The quiz consists of 10 questions.
  • The passing score is 60%.
  • Unlimited attempts are allowed.
  • Retakes are completely free of charge.

â–º A fully online, interactive course
â–º Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
â–º 24/7 Learning Assistance

Certificates

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 7 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts), 2 PDFs and 1 Quiz

Duration: 2h and 26m

Course media

Description

Course Curriculum of Youth Work, Safeguarding, Support Work & Youth Counselling:

  • Module 01: Introduction to Youth Work
  • Module 02: Understanding Adolescence
  • Module 03: Safeguarding Children and Young People
  • Module 04: Youth Counselling Fundamentals
  • Module 05: Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
  • Module 06: Communication and Relationship Building
  • Module 07: Supporting Vulnerable Youth

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for anyone working or aspiring to work with young people, including volunteers, support workers, and youth group leaders.

Requirements

No formal entry requirements for this course!

Career path

After completing this course, learners can pursue roles in:

  • Youth Support Worker
  • Youth Counsellor
  • Safeguarding Officer
  • Community Outreach Worker
  • Emotional Wellbeing Advisor

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