Our introduction to youth work delivers weekly sessions on different aspects of youth work practice and forms. This induction training is:
- for part time staff and volunteers
- free for anyone volunteering or working with young people in Medway.
Training sessions
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Session |
Description |
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What is youth work |
How Medway Youth Service works and what we deliver. Outlining the theoretical underpinnings of youth work, including youth work principles and the variety of settings where youth work takes place. |
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Young people’s development |
Discussing theories of adolescent development, examining how this informs youth work practice. |
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Online youth work |
How to run engaging youth work online, considering facilitation, safeguarding and tools for delivery. |
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Reflective practice and youth participation |
Exploring youth participation and reflective practice in youth work. |
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Communicating with young people |
Effective communication skills, focussing on listening and reflection with young people. |
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Group work within a youth work setting |
Covering key group work theories and skills, encouraging participants to reflect on the role they play in groups as well as how they work with groups. |
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Working with challenging behaviour in youth work settings |
Exploring various strategies for youth workers supporting young people with challenging behaviour and the importance of developing positive relationships to achieve this. |
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Anti-Discriminatory practice in youth work |
Defining and exploring the role of youth work in challenging prejudice and discrimination. |
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Supporting young people with additional needs |
Key considerations for supporting young people with additional needs and learning difficulties in a youth work setting. |
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Health and safety in a youth work setting |
Explaining the importance of health and safety in a youth work setting and the role of youth workers in creating safe environments for young people. |
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Information Advice and Guidance work – supporting young people around education, training and employment |
Exploring strategies for supporting young people around education, training and employment. |
Custom training opportunities
We can also provide custom youth service training for youth organisations or companies that
For more information
If you have any questions, email: youth.enquiries@medway.gov.uk.