Youth Work training opportunities
Introduction to Youth Work
Ideal for beginners and volunteers, this course develops communication, boundary-setting, and inclusive practice to support young people effectively. Learn about safeguarding, session planning, and real-life activities you can use immediately.
Venue: Rossmere Youth Centre (Rossmere Way, Hartlepool, TS25 5EB).
Choose from one of the following dates:
- Monday 3rd November 2025, 12:00pm – 5:00pm
- Tuesday 11th November 2025, 4:00pm – 9:00pm
- Thursday 20th November 2025, 9:30am - 2:30pm
Level 2 Award in Youth Work
This qualification is ideal for new volunteers, part-time youth workers, or individuals who are relatively new to working with young people, providing the basics to ensure safe and effective practice. Learners will complete units in Theory of Youth Work, Engaging and Communicating, Safeguarding, and Young Person’s Development.
Please note: ‘Introduction to Youth Work’ is a prerequisite for this course.
There are two courses available. Learners will be required to attend the following dates (choose Group 1 or Group 2):
GROUP 1
Venue: Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL, Brierton Lane, Hartlepool, TS25 4AF)
- Thursday 27th November 2025 (Online Induction), 10:00am – 11:00am
- Thursday 4th December 2025, 10:00am – 3:00pm
- Thursday 15th January 2026, 10:00am – 3:00pm
- Thursday 12th February 2026, 10:00am – 3:00pm
- Thursday 12th March 2026, 10:00am – 3:00pm
GROUP 2
Venue: Rossmere Youth Centre (Rossmere Way, Hartlepool, TS25 5EB)
Wednesday 11th March 2026 (Online Induction), 4:30pm – 5:30pm
- Saturday 14th March 2026, 10:00am – 3:00pm
- Saturday 18th April 2026, 10:00am – 3:00pm
- Saturday 16th May 2026, 10:00am – 3:00pm
- Saturday 13th June 2026, 10:00am – 3:00pm
These courses are funded by the Local Youth Transformation Fund and are available to Hartlepool-based organisations working with secondary school-aged young people up to 19 years old (or up to 25 years for those with Special Educational Needs).
Apply for your place today:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01429 523900
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