A CYP Now survey designed to gain a better picture of how youth workers see themselves today has revealed many are concerned about the lack of professional recognition they receive and a widespread misunderstanding of youth work by the public.
The anonymous online survey, completed by 323 people working across the public (215), voluntary (94) and private (11) sectors, focused on three key topics - training, public perception and professionalism. Asked whether the public understands what youth workers do, 96 per cent of respondents said no. This view was reinforced by those who, in response to a different question, said the public's perception of youth work is either unfavourable (15 per cent) or neutral (47 per cent).
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