In its new guidance Youth Work in Private Dwellings: Safety first – no compromises, NYA highlights that “safeguarding in private dwellings was inconsistent across the sector during the pandemic, placing young people at potential risk and leaving youth workers open to criticism, despite their best intentions”.
It adds that while delivering services in private dwellings is not recommended “exceptions include where there is no alternative location locally, or where the young person is facing particular challenges, which means that unless the youth worker visits them in their home, they may be unable to access the support”.
The guidance, based on consultations over the last year with youth work organisations, youth workers and young people, lays out advice for delivering services in private settings.
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