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Youth Work

Youth Work. Learn more about the needs and interests of young people whilst working in a range of environments. Background to my work. 10 Years voluntary youth work Alternative Education Worker Methodist Youth Worker Rockcity Methodist Youth Worker Pastoral Manager Sports Coach.

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Youth Work

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  1. Youth Work Learn more about the needs and interests of young people whilst working in a range of environments.

  2. Background to my work • 10 Years voluntary youth work • Alternative Education Worker • Methodist Youth Worker • Rockcity • Methodist Youth Worker • Pastoral Manager • Sports Coach

  3. Looking for jobs – Where? • Work Experiences • Youth Work Agencies • Media • Children and Young People Now • Christian Agencies • Christian Press

  4. Looking for jobs – Thoughts • Areas of interest • Job or Vocation? • 9 - 5? • Locality! (living near work against being away)

  5. The need for experience • Working alongside experienced professionals • Observe good practice • Prepare journal for reference • Team working • Develop skills without being in-charge • Different environments • Your experiences, young people’s experiences, youth worker experiences.

  6. Further Education • Beyond school and college • Lifelong learning – training, workshops and conferences • Keep up-to date with current legislation, good practice, cultural shifts and trends • Trained in latest methods

  7. Skills • Health and Safety • First Aid • Safeguarding and Child Protection • ‘Every Child Matters’ • Shifts in culture • Basic Counselling • Fundraising / Bid Writing • Good networking skills • Good communications skills • Social Networking Sites

  8. Job titles • Detached Worker • Diversionary Activities Worker • Extended Schools Worker • Area Youth Worker • Youth Participation Worker • Youth Projects Worker • Alternative Education Worker • Church Youth Worker • Circuit Youth Worker

  9. Training Courses • First Aid • Counselling • Drug Awareness • Safeguarding and Child Protection • DELAY (teenage pregnancy) • Conflict Resolution • ADHD / Aspergers Management • Diversionary Activities • Sport for All

  10. SALARIES • JNC Pay Scale The Joint Negotiating Committee. One Side represents employers, the other Youth and Community Workers. The committee negotiates employment conditions for workers and endorses professional qualifications that meet its requirements. (Doesn’t change regularly due to negotiation process)

  11. JNC Pay Scale

  12. Availability of jobs • Often most in the run up to September • Local Authority • Local Charity • Religious Organisations

  13. Current Jobs • Church Youth Worker– Hampshire. £23,000 • Schools Worker – North London. £21,000 • Youth Team Leader – Stourbridge, West Midlands. £20,500 • Engagement Co-ordinator – Warwick. £20,500 • Extended Schools Manager (20hrs)– Nottingham. £12,000

  14. Any Questions? Thank you for listening. If you have any questions, I‘ll be pleased to try and answer them.

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