Youth Work Professionals
Youth work professionals look after the welfare and support the development of young people.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£37991
New workers start around £19199. Normal pay is £37991 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £51147.
Jobs
754
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Keeps records and controls budgets.
- Manages volunteers and part-time workers, and liaises with other relevant professionals.
- Mentors and counsels young people with mental health problems.
- Advises and supports young people experiencing stress or crisis.
- Develops relationships with and provides guidance to young people.
- Provides activities to assist young people develop and fulfil their potential as individuals and within the community.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Active Listening
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Monitoring
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Speaking
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Learning Strategies
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Reading Comprehension
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Writing
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Active Learning
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Critical Thinking
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Mathematics
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Science
