Here is a map which details the functions expected of all employees and volunteers working with children and young people in a youth work setting.

This guides us in GBS to fulfil these functions to the best of our ability

The National Occupational Standards of Youth Work

Functional Map

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SUMMARY FUNCTIONAL MAP OF YOUTH WORKNational occupational standards

B

A

CD

E

Facilitate the personal, social and educational development of young people

Work with young people and others.

Develop, lead and manage self and others.

Develop youth work strategy and practice

Promote inclusion, equity and young people’s interests and wellbeing

ParticipationEquity &

EmpowermentPartnership

Personal, social & political

development

In the middle are the values which underpin practice

Functions A, B & C are about working with young people

Functions D & E are about ongoing learning & development of your self, of others, of GBS and wider practice.

EXPECTATIONS

Function A

WORK WITH YOUNG PEOPLE & OTHERS

A

• A1 Build relationships and engage with young people

• A2 Engage with the local community

• A3 Build working relationships and networks

B

A

C

D

E

GBS Example:

• A1 The #Grow GB campaign

• A2 Volunteering with local groups as part of ‘service’

• A3 Joint DofE expeditions with other local oranisations

EXPECTATIONSFunction B

FACILITATE THE PERSONAL SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE

B

• B1 Facilitate learning and development of young people through youth work

• B2 Plan and implement learning activities in youth work

• B3 Promote young people’s self awareness, confidence and participation

• B4 Promote access to information and support

B

A

C

D

E

GBS Example:

• B1 & 2 Creating opportunities for young people to gain interesting and relevant experience where they learn new knowledge & skills

• B3 & 4 Pay attention to social and emotional needs and give access to support where it is needed

EXPECTATIONS

Function CPROMOTE INCLUSION, EQUITY AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S INTERESTS AND WELFARE

C

• C1 Engage in critical dialogue and work with young people in promoting their rights

• C2 Safeguard the health and welfare of young people

• C3 Promote inclusion, equity and the valuing of diversity

• C4 Fulfil regulatory and organisational requirements

B

A

C

D

E

GBS Example:

• C1 Ask questions to encourage members to reflect on what they have learned, how they feel and what they believe in.

• C2,3 &4 Make sure everyone is included, is valued and is safe.

EXPECTATIONS

Function DDEVELOP YOUTH WORK STRATEGY AND PRACTICE

D

• D1 Establish and prioritise requirements for youth work

• D2 Plan and implement youth work strategy

• D3 Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of youth work strategy and plans

B

A

C

D

E

GBS Example:

• D1 Plan your work well and be clear about what you are trying to achieve leaving space for members to take responsibility.

• D2 & 3 Monitor and evaluate progress so that members know the benefits of taking part and so that GBS becomes more effective.

EXPECTATIONS

Function EDEVELOP, LEAD AND MANAGE SELF AND OTHERS

E

• E1 Manage yourself

• E2 Lead and manage others

• E3 Develop colleagues

• E4 Maintain health and safety in the workplace

B

A

C

D

E

GBS Example:

• E1 Reflect on what you are doing, why you are doing it and how you will know if you’ve achieved it.

• E2 Support & encourage colleagues and embrace new training opportunities

• E3 Nurture new leaders in GBS

• E4 Adhere to GBS policy & practice