Who are the new youth workers?

Joe Lepper
Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Funding cuts mean youth workers are increasingly taking jobs outside traditional youth work settings. Joe Lepper explores how roles are changing and what that means for young people.

Youth workers are adept at building relationships and trust with young people from hard-to-reach groups, meaning their skills are sought after from a range of employers. Picture: Ambition
Youth workers are adept at building relationships and trust with young people from hard-to-reach groups, meaning their skills are sought after from a range of employers. Picture: Ambition

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