NOS – National Occupational Standards for Youth Work 2012

The Youth Work National Occupational Standards (NOS) aim to define the competencies required to carry out the functions carried out by the youth work workforce. The NOS are intended to describe the competencies required to fulfil the tasks required in the youth sector. Contains main purpose of youth work, principles and values and functional map … Continued

Code of Occupational Ethics for the Youth Service in Wales 2012

Code of occupational ethics for the Youth Service in Wales. A code of ethics is a set of principles of conduct within an organisation that guide decision making and behaviour. The purpose of this code is to provide Youth Service workers with guidelines for making ethical choices in the conduct of their work.

Beyond Youth Work Practice

Research report of a small-scale, qualitative study of youth workers-in-training, talking to those studying in and delivering professional youth worker courses in Wales. Conducted during the latter half of 2006, stretching into 2007, by two researchers from North East Wales Institute of Higher Education (NEWI). Examines how best to provide education and training for youth … Continued