Youth Workers Scrapbook

👨🏽‍💼Youth Work Management - Staff Wellbeing #YOUTHWORK A Valued youth team 🟰 Better supported young people 🔑One thing i do to stay on track with staff wellbeing is to consistently track and inspire progress. I call it the constant feedback loop! This is what I do. 1⃣:The Personal touch Check in with team members weekly. A quick chat asking how they are❓Is everything ok at home❓ Follow up if they confided in you about something the previous week. 2⃣: Workload Check in Ask them about their week ahead or just gone, projects, reports, face to face work. How’s training going this week❓ Any wins or struggles❓ 3⃣ Deviate if needed Adjust their workload based on deadlines, wellbeing, progress or enjoyment. A simple "hey if you’re stuck with anything", let’s tweak some bits so it works better for you!" Your youth team knowing they can streamline or deviate if needed helps keep them focused 4⃣ Log their progress. This is vital unless you have a great memory. ...

🏝️Holiday Bucket List Youth Work Session Plan #YOUTHWORK We use a youth voice approach when deciding what sessions to deliver therefore all session plans are created at young peoples request or need. I recently went on holiday to Greece 🇬🇷 which led to a lot of young people asking where i had been and about holidays in general. I work with a lot of young people who have never been on holiday so i wanted to do a session on holiday aspirations. Here is the session plan 📌 Objective Encourage young people to explore their aspirations and create a holiday bucket list. Resources ( internet access and travel brochures). 🗒️Session Plan 1. Discussion: Ask young people to share favourite holiday experiences. 😎 TIP - For those who have never been on holiday ask them to share experiences they had with friends of families that wernt at home. For us one young person shared about going on the arcades 👾at Southend Sea front. Another shared about spending the day at a craft 🧶village ...

🏳️‍🌈  Pride Month Youth Work Session Plan We use a youth voice approach when deciding what sessions to deliver therefore all session plans are created at young peoples request. ✍🏾 Objective Foster inclusivity, understanding, and celebration of diversity.  🛟 Safeguarding Be sure to foster a supportive environment and have external resources for young people who need extra support. Respect the boundaries of those young people from religious backgrounds who might not feel comfortable taking part. 📝Session Plan 🗣️ *Discussion*: Explore what being LGBTQ+ means to the young people. And spead awarness on the history of pride  💡TIP - The best engagement came from the following  1⃣ Young people sharing personal Stories of being LGBTQ+ or their Experiences of having friends who are  ⁶ 2⃣ Sharing print media of LGBTQ+ key history milestones and figures with young people. 3⃣ Myth-Busting. Address common misconceptions  💡Tip Ask young peoples views on myths...

Changes young people would make to Youth Club to make it better for Their Mental Health 🧠 👩🏽‍⚕ Youth Voice ages 11-19 🗣️ Answers displayed in the Visual here INSIGHT 👀 There's a substantial interest in maintaining the status quo, with 'No Changes' being the dominant response (9), indicating a significant portion of young people are content with the current influence youth club has on their mental health despite an overall preference for some changes. ACTIONS 🎬 There should now more than ever be a big emphasis on relationship building and forming them connections that form positive influence that can further support a young persons mental health 👍🏽 INSIGHT 👀 "Share Thoughts Anonymously" and "New Activities" are both substantial changes with scores of 6 and 7, suggesting a strong desire for platforms that encourage expression and engagement. ACTIONS 🎬 Use our post box where young people can share thoughts anonymously to youth workers....

Bite-Sized Youth Work Session Plan: Stereotype Awareness* #YOUTHWORK 🗒️This session plan provides a engaging and Discussion provoking way to explore stereotype awareness with young people. 📝 Objective To raise awareness about stereotypes and their impact. 🥅 Goals 1. Increase awareness about stereotypes. 2. Encourage critical thinking. 3. Foster empathy and understanding. 📌Activity Stereotype Collage 1. Provide magazines, scissors, and glue. 2. Ask participants to create a collage representing stereotypes they've seen or experienced. 3. Encourage discussion around:     - Where do stereotypes come from?     - How do stereotypes affect individuals and groups?     - How can we challenge stereotypes? 💬Discussion Points 1. What are stereotypes, and how are they formed? 2. How do stereotypes impact individuals and communities? 3. Ways to challenge and overcome stereotypes. 💡TIP- Use real-life scenarios or case studies, this...

We use a youth voice approach when deciding what sessions to deliver therefore all session plans are created at young peoples request. The biggest youth concern in a feedback survey we did with young people aged 11-19 was bullying (you can read insights from the survey in a previous post) This session plan aims to educate and empower young people to understand and address bullying, promoting a safe and supportive environment. *Objectives* 1. To understand the definition and impact of bullying 2. To identify types of bullying and their effects 3. To develop empathy and understanding for those who experience bullying 4. To explore strategies for addressing and preventing bullying *Safeguarding Considerations* 1. Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all young people. 2. Establish clear boundaries and expectations for discussion. 3. Provide resources for support if needed. *Session Plan* 1.  Introduce the topic of bullying and ask young people to share their thoughts and experi...