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Regional Youth Work Unit for the South West. NOCN Approved Training Centre. Networks, training, funding, support for youth work in South West England.
Plymouth, England
Joined June 2020
Grief changes us in many ways. And it doesn’t just come from dealing with the loss of a loved one. We can grieve a relationship ending, job loss, or even unfulfilled dreams. 💜 Read our blog about how to manage your mental health while grieving: https://t.co/SNuIMutIlN
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"It's okay to cry... we're human at the end of the day". Brilliant words from a young person who's benefited from youth work. #YWW25
It’s #YouthWorkWeek! 💪 A @bbcollege participant shares how youth worker #Ishy helped him overcome challenges and find his confidence again. 🙌 @natyouthagency @LSCICB
#YouthSupport #YouthWork
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📢Don't forget recruitment for the new youth advisory board for @Ofcom closes on this weekend! Details on how to apply below 👇
📢 Reminder: The Children’s Commissioner is recruiting a new youth advisory board for @Ofcom for children aged 13 to 18 with an interest in improving online safety and making the children's code as robust as possible. More details 👇 https://t.co/5XgESwvBt2
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As Children's Commissioner, I want to hear from children directly about issues they care about. To mark October's Period Poverty Action Day my Youth Ambassador, Ariana, shared her thoughts on the global impact of period poverty. https://t.co/ydp7UAtBfC
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As Children’s Commissioner hearing from children directly about issues they care about is one of the biggest privileges of my role. In today’s
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📢 Reminder: The Children’s Commissioner is recruiting a new youth advisory board for @Ofcom for children aged 13 to 18 with an interest in improving online safety and making the children's code as robust as possible. More details 👇 https://t.co/5XgESwvBt2
childrenscommissioner.gov.uk
Over the last four years the Children’s Commissioner has heard from a million children, parents and carers. Without fail, one of the most common concerns
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Final few days to apply for the Amplify Voice Lead Youth Worker for the South West! Deadline: Thursday 16th October, 5pm Email: Hannah@youthfocussouthwest.org for a recruitment pack.
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📢 Reminder: The Children’s Commissioner is recruiting a new youth advisory board for @uksciencechief for children aged 14 to 18 to share their views on how childhood is changing and ideas on how to make children’s lives better. More details here 👇 https://t.co/J59HdO676Z
childrenscommissioner.gov.uk
The Children’s Commissioner is recruiting a new youth advisory board for The Government Office for Science for children aged 14 to 18 to share their views
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It’s almost here! 💜 World Mental Health Day is a day to talk about mental health and to show everyone that mental health matters. Here's four ways to get involved! For more on #WMHD25 check out our website: https://t.co/fq38hhcwLc
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Introducing the Vision for the Future gallery! Youth Work Week 2025 is just a month away, and this year we’re inviting you to share your Vision for the Future in an online gallery. If you’re a youth worker or young person accessing youth work, or otherwise passionate about
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Standing Together in We’ll bring together youth organisations, youth workers, volunteers, and anyone else from the sector who want to stand against racism, Islamophobia, and all. Date: Friday 3rd October 2025, 11:00am – 12:00pm Location: Register here:
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📰 National Youth Sector Census Snapshot 2025 published 📰 Youth work is delivering huge impact but is under growing pressure. The 2025 Snapshot reveals: - 47% of organisations are based in areas of high deprivation. These areas face the greatest demand and the smallest
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Youth Focus South West is hiring!! Amplify Voice Lead Youth Worker For more details email Hannah@youthfoucssouthwest.org For a recruitment pack email jan@youthfocussouthwest.org Deadline for applications 16th Oct 5pm #youthwork #youthvoice #southwest #regional
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For more info and a full spec email Hannah@youthfocussouthwest.org
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Uplift money has enabled us to offer this opportunity to a freelance consultant to complete a mapping task for the South West region. This mapping opportunity will help us understand current landscape, partnerships, sharing practice and opportunities.
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Youth workers and youth clubs provide safe, inclusive spaces for young people to develop, grow and learn from one another. We know from extensive research that young people attending youth services feel valued and included and that it has greatly supported their mental and
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Britain’s future is being built right now — in classrooms, youth clubs and communities across the country. Through our Plan for Change, we’re giving our young people the opportunities they deserve so they can thrive.
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