Youth and Community Work Diploma

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.