Youth Work Professionals
35AI USED FOR35%moving to77%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£22,000 - £28,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Youth Work Professionals
Youth work professionals are the unsung heroes shaping the lives of young people across the UK. By providing guidance, support, and opportunities for personal development, they play a crucial role in fostering resilience and empowering the next generation to thrive in an ever-changing world.
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This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for a modest share of what this job actually involves today, and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Youth WorkerAs a Junior Youth Worker, you will support senior staff in delivering youth programmes, engaging with young people, and assisting in the planning of activities.£22,000 - £28,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Youth WorkerIn this role, you will take on more responsibility, leading projects, mentoring junior staff, and developing community partnerships.£30,000 - £40,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Youth WorkerAs a Senior Youth Worker, you will oversee programmes, manage teams, and play a key role in strategic planning and community engagement.£50,000+
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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.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Politics and International RelationsThe London School of Economics and Political Science · DegreeInternational Relations and Social AnthropologyUniversity of St Andrews · DegreeHuman, Social, and Political SciencesUniversity of Cambridge · DegreeInternational RelationsThe University of Leeds · DegreeInternational Relations and Middle East StudiesUniversity of St Andrews · DegreePolitics and International RelationsThe University of Surrey · Degree