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Youth and Community Workers

Youth and community workers play a vital role in shaping the future of young people and communities across the UK. By empowering individuals, fostering inclusivity, and addressing social issues, these professionals not only change lives but also contribute to the social fabric of society.

Youth and Community Workers

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Social Sciences

AI IMPACT
AI USED FOR35%moving to80%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£18,000 - £22,000
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.

THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years

AI is used for very little of this work today
Hands-on work, caring for people and dealing with the real world are among the hardest things to automate, and this job leans on them. We have not yet formally classified its moat, so we make no claim either way, but the exposure score speaks for itself.

Career progression path

1FIRST STEPJunior Youth WorkerAs a Junior Youth Worker, you will assist in the planning and delivery of youth programmes, working under the supervision of experienced staff to support young people in various settings.£18,000 - £22,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Community WorkerIn this role, you will take on more responsibility for programme development and lead initiatives that engage young people, working closely with community stakeholders.£25,000 - £30,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Youth and Community WorkerAs a Senior Worker, you will oversee youth programmes, manage a team of workers, and represent the organisation in strategic discussions with local authorities and community leaders.£35,000+

The degree route

Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.

🎓Politics and International RelationsThe London School of Economics and Political Science · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£35,000 median
🎓International Relations and Social AnthropologyUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
🎓Human, Social, and Political SciencesUniversity of Cambridge · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,000 median
🎓International RelationsThe University of Leeds · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓International Relations and Middle East StudiesUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Politics and International RelationsThe University of Surrey · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median

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There is more than one way in

You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.

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