Describe a typical day. I offer young people a combination of challenging group activities and one-to-one support in a safe environment, where they can develop the self-belief and skills they will need to take a greater control of their lives.
What other agencies, and who else within your organisation, do you work with? Often I work in partnership with young people's referral agents - they could be either education welfare officers or youth mentoring workers.
What qualifications do you need? I am the first person they meet, so the most important things I need are an ability to relate to young people, the time to listen to them and a determination never to give up. A youth work qualification helps but it is no substitute for the right personal qualities.
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