Description
This Youth and Community Work Diploma is ideal for anyone looking to start a career in social care working with young people. It explores the opportunities in youth development work as a profession, as well as the skills and qualities needed to achieve a successful career in this field.
Through case studies, you will learn how to build positive relationships with young people to support their personal development, taking an in-depth look at youth work in mental health and the different types of youth work. You will also gain an excellent understanding of the ethical codes of practice in youth work and social welfare policy in criminal justice, such as youth detention centres and correctional facilities.
What’s more, throughout the course, you will be sharpening your counselling, coaching and mentoring skills, to be a true inspiration to the people you work with. By the end of this training program, you will have both practical and theoretical knowledge that can be applied in a real-life context, equipping you with the skill to work in a range of roles and professional settings.
Accredited by CPD
Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
Developed by qualified professionals
Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
24/7 Learning Assistance
Discounts on bulk purchases
Who should take the course
This Youth and Community Work Diploma course is ideal for anyone interested in a career in social care working with young adults. This includes the following roles:
Youth Worker
SEND Youth Support Worker
Youth Support & Development Worker
Youth Mentor
Youth Employment Coach
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the different types of youth work
Understand the skills and qualities needed to be a successful youth worker
Discuss the opportunities in youth development work as a profession
Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with young people
Maintain ethical conduct and establish boundaries when working with young people
Provide support to young people and set up activities that will help them to grow socially and emotionally
List the cultural, social and environmental factors that affect young people’s development
Explain social influences in youth development work, from policy change to political action
Identify common mental health disorders and understand their causes & treatment
Understand the components of the criminal justice system and social welfare policy in criminal justice
Assessment
At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.
Curriculum
Module 01: Introduction to Youth Work
Module 02: Who Are the Youth Workers?
Module 03: Youth Worker Role and Methods
Module 04: Legal Responsibilities
Module 05: Youth Work as a Career (Social Work)
Module 06: Social Influences
Module 07: Youth Work in Mental Health
Module 08: Social Work and Criminal Justice
