Youth and community workers
UNISON represents more than 15,000 members in youth and community work. We know that youth and community services offer a vital way for young people to grow and tackle the challenges of approaching adulthood. They also form an essential part of local council's strategies for tackling poverty, inequality and the causes of crime.
Positive for Youth – Publication of Government Policy Statement
On 20 December 2011 the Government published its response to the consultation in a Positive for Youth policy statementLets Choose Youth
UNISON members joined over 1,000 youth workers, students and young people at a Choose Youth rally and lobby of Parliament on 25 October 2011.In Defence of Youth Work (IDYW) Campaign Publication - This is Youth Work: Stories from Practice
A new IDYW This is Youth Work book sponsored by UNISON is now available to help with local campaigning against cuts to young people’s services. The book itself, a summary of the book and a short video can be downloaded here.Choose Youth Rally
Choose Youth! View the film of the annual rally and find out more about what's happening to our youth servicesSpecial student rate to join UNISON
As a student studying for qualifications in youth and community work, you can join UNISON at a special student rate for just £10 per year. UNISON has its own young members' section, ensuring that young members' issues are at the heart of our agenda.JNC for Youth and Community Workers: JESC No. 178 - Professional Range - Deletion of Points 11 and 12
The JNC for Youth and Community Workers has agreed to delete points 11 and 12 from the Professional Range, with effect from 1 September 2010.Children’s Workforce Development Council
The Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC) exists to improve the lives of children, young people, their families and carers by ensuring that all people working with them have the best possible training and advice.< Back | More >
