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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Youth Support Worker jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 57 Youth Support Worker jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Youth Support Worker do?

  Youth workers assist and counsel young people helping them to reach their full potential by facilitating their personal, social and educational growth. They are also involved in managing youth and community projects and resources, delivering programmes related to health, relationships, smoking, drugs or violence issues. Youth workers advocate young people's interests and collaborate with other organisations that support young people.

  Tasks required include:

  • Organises social, recreational and educational activities in local community and youth groups.
  • Undertakes the day-to-day running of community centres and supervises the activities of part-time and voluntary workers.
  • Liaises and supports voluntary workers running groups in village halls, churches, mosques and other places of worship.
  • Advises individuals with particular needs or problems through informal discussion, individual counselling or formal group discussion.
  • Helps set up credit unions, encourages parents to establish playgroups, works with other groups to find solutions to shared concerns or problems.

• What are the entry requirements for a Youth Support Worker?

  Entrants will require a qualification accredited by the National Youth Agency at Level 2 or 3. Apprenticeships are also available. Some employers may require people to be aged over 21 years of age. Background checks including a DBS check are likely to be required.