2464 — Youth work professionals

What this occupation covers

Youth work professionals look after the welfare and support the development of young people.

Typical duties

provides activities to assist young people develop and fulfil their potential as individuals and within the community

develops relationships with and provides guidance to young people

advises and supports young people experiencing stress or crisis

mentors and counsels young people with mental health problems

manages volunteers and part-time workers, and liaises with other relevant professionals

keeps records and controls budgets

Entry routes and qualifications

Professional youth workers require an accredited qualification at degree level, recognised by the National Youth Agency. Experience working with young people may also be useful. Background checks including a DBS check are likely to be required.

Sponsorship information

Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

Full Table 1 going rate: £38,000 at 37.5 hours. The applicable salary requirement can differ: use the calculator.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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