3221 — Youth and community workers

What this occupation covers

Youth and community workers provide support to individuals or groups of individuals through a range of activities or services that aim to encourage participation in social and community life and promote personal and social development. Workers in this group also provide family support activities in the home and community, to both parents and children. They may also encourage behaviour change and participation in sport and physical activity within local communities.

Typical duties

organises social, recreational and educational activities in local community and youth groups

undertakes the day-to-day running of community centres and supervises the activities of part-time and voluntary workers

liaises and supports voluntary workers running groups in village halls, churches, mosques and other places of worship

advises individuals with particular needs or problems through informal discussion, individual counselling or formal group discussion

plans and delivers community sport, physical activity and health programmes, working with partner organisations to engage local residents

helps set up credit unions, encourages parents to establish playgroups, works with other groups to find solutions to shared concerns or problems

Entry routes and qualifications

Entrants will require a qualification accredited by the National Youth Agency at level 2 or 3. Apprenticeships are also available. Some employers may require people to be aged over 21 years of age. Background checks including a DBS check are likely to be required.

Sponsorship information

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

DBS assessment

Commonly assessed for DBS eligibility. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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