Train as a Youth Worker
We have a limited number of places to take part in a 6-week project to train as a Youth Project Worker. This training is available to Stevenage residents, funded by Hertfordshire Community Foundation and Stevenage Community Trust.
Where & when:
Starting on the 18th April 2024, we are offering just 15 places on this free 6-week course, delivered both in-person (at Hampson Park Community Centre) and also online.
Who should apply:
The ideal applicant would be someone who is either:
- care-experienced,
- at risk of homelessness,
- or is a young parent.
What’s involved?
During the course participants will be taken through the different aspects of youth work.
Topics covered:
- How to become an effective session worker and working young people
- Professional boundaries, dealing with sensitive issues and safeguarding: disclosures and scenarios
- Communication skills, IT skills and engaging with young people
- Unconscious bias training and impromptu creativity
- Working for a charity, how to maintain engagement and what’s trending?
- Confidentiality, safeguarding and health & safety
Why take part?
Having successfully completed the course modules, attendees will be invited to interview to be employed as a sessional youth worker by The Gifted charity, on a fixed-term contract.
How to apply:
If you would like to take part, please email Kemi@thegifted.org.uk to register your interest.
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