Aims:

To give a realistic idea of the working life of a youth worker in an inner city, including:

• the range of work, from running sessions and organising events to doing assessments and taking courses
• the hours and pay
• the talents and personality-type suited to this work plus specialist skills
• the stresses and rewards.

To raise issues of self-development and awareness and career exploration, including:

• the job that never seems to end
• managing money
• overcoming points of failure and disappointment
• working with colleagues
• taking responsibility for young people and inspiring them to fulfil their potential
• rising to meet challenges
• furthering career options via training.