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Career Details
Youth Work
We give at-risk youths the guidance and support they need to be responsible and resilient, so that they may realise their full potential in society.
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Youth Work
You see the potential in youths, and devise programmes to develop them personally, socially and intellectually. Your support, guidance, and engagement gives them the confidence to overcome barriers - helping them to become well-adjusted, contributing members of society.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform outreach programmes and interventions.
- Facilitate invention work for youths identified to be at-risk.
- Build trust and instil positive values among youths.
- Engage, mentor and counsel alienated and at-risk youths who reject formal activities so as to build rapport for future intervention.
- Develop and maintain a trusting relationship with youths.
Education Requirements
To be a/an | Minimum Requirements | More Information |
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Youth Worker | Bachelor Degree | Refer to Youth Work profile in the Skills Framework (SFw) for Social Service |
Youth Work Associate | Diploma | Refer to Youth Work profile in the Skills Framework (SFw) for Social Service |
Youth Work Assistant | Certificate | Refer to Youth Work profile in the Skills Framework (SFw) for Social Service |
Information as of January 2019. Job titles may vary across agencies.
Career Progression
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Possible Workplaces
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- Children Homes
- Rehabilitation Centres
- Schools
- Youth Centres