Places are now available for staff and volunteers based in Knowsley youth settings who are interested in gaining a qualification in youth work.
The Level 2 Youth Work Award is suitable if you are a new Youth Work practitioner who is working in a role (public, voluntary or private sector, paid or unpaid) that provides or needs some support from a qualified practitioner.
Youth workers typically work with young people aged 11–25. Their work seeks to promote young people’s personal and social development and enable them to have a voice, influence and place in their communities and society as a whole.
The Level 2 Award is suitable for ages 18+ who may have limited experience of youth work and want an access route to a qualification.
This course is funded by Knowsley Local Youth Transformation Pilot to strengthen the local youth sector workforce.
For further information and the application process please take a look at the course information sheet and calendar which contain all of the dates of the sessions.
To apply, please complete the online application form.
Applications must be received by the closing date, Sunday 10 May 2026 at 5pm.
You will receive confirmation of your place on during the week beginning 11 May 2026.
The course will start on Thursday 21 May and run until 13 November 2026.
Successful applicants and their supervisors will be invited to an induction session on Thursday 21 May, it is important that both you and your supervisor attend.
If you need any further information please contact training@youthfocusnw.org.uk.