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[Updated 2024]
This Youth Work Advanced Diploma is ideal for anyone looking to boost their career in social care working with young people. This course 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 mental health and the different types of work. You will also gain an excellent understanding of the ethical codes of practice and social welfare policy in criminal justice, such as youth detention centers 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.
Additional Course
Course 01: Safeguarding Course
Course 02: Mental Health
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
Types of youth work
Essential qualities of a youth worker
Opportunities for youth development
Building relationships between young people
Ethical conduct
Efforts to cultural, social, and environmental development of young people
Key Features
CPD Certification Service Accredited
Instant e-certificate
Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
Developed by professionals
Self-paced laptop/tablet/smartphone-friendly learning
24/7 Learning support and assistance
Curriculum of Youth Work Advanced Diploma
The curriculum of the Youth Work course has been designed by experts with years of experience behind them which is extremely dynamic and well-paced to help you understand the subject matter with ease.
Module 1: Introduction
In module one, we will gain an in-depth understanding of what youth work entails and why it is so important. We will also explore the different types of youth work and approaches to youth work.
Module 2: Who Are the Youth Workers?
In module two, we will develop our understanding of the role and responsibilities of a youth worker and the foundations of youth work. It includes the skills and characteristics required to work successfully with young people in a social care setting.
Module 3: Role and Methods
In module three, we will gain an insight into youth development work as a profession, taking a look at youth work practice in various settings. It also covers youth work methods and key approaches.
Module 4: Legal Responsibilities
In module four, we will learn about the legal responsibilities of a youth worker, exploring ethical codes of conduct in youth work, value and principles, empowerment, and how to establish boundaries.
Module 5: Career
In module five, we will gain a deeper insight into youth work as a career and the employment opportunities in this field. It covers salary and demand for a social worker, education, and career progression.
Module 6: Social Influences
In module six, we will take a look at social change in youth development work and the three levels in which it can occur. It also explores the key ideas of Brazilian philosopher and educator Paulo Freire.
Module 7: Mental Health
In module seven, we will learn about the core competencies of mental health practice, exploring a wide range of common mental health disorders and their treatment and classification.
Module 8: Social Work and Criminal Justice
In this final module, we will gain a comprehensive understanding of social welfare policy in criminal justice, exploring the components of the criminal justice system. Key topics include juvenile detention and correctional facilities.
Certification
Once you've successfully completed your Youth Work Advanced Diploma course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99).
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Assessment
At the end of the Youth Work course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. This course offers FREE Retake Exam for all.
10 CPD hours / points Accredited by The CPD Certification Service
This Youth Work Diploma Level 3 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
The course requires no prior degree or experience.
Youth Worker: £20,000 to £25,000 per year.
Youth Mental Health Support Worker: £22,000 to £28,000 per year.
Youth Offending Officer: £24,000 to £30,000 per year.
Youth Mentor SEND: £19,000 to £25,000 per year.
Residential Youth Support Practitioners: £18,000 to £22,000 per year
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