Practice Supervision for Youth Workers
Youth workers are at a high risk of burning out and leaving the job, perhaps altogether. If we are to stop this happening then we need to see more support put in place. I am offering practice supervision for youth workers because for those of us in helping professions, practice supervision is invaluable to our own wellbeing and longevity in the role. It’s essential in the world of counselling and coaching, it’s only just becoming recognised as important in the work of youth work. It is, however, essential in this industry too.
The Options
So here we have two ways to support your Youth Worker(s): first of all, the new ones.
Are they brand new in post? Then this is the recommended approach to support a good beginning and encourage longevity in post:
Six monthly sessions of 50mins via video call to cover topics such as: managing expectations and time; confidence building; good communication with all parties; discovering strengths.
Are they a longer term employee? Then this is the recommended approach to support the ongoing work and ward off potential burnout in the job:
Ten monthly sessions in the year, 50mins via video call to cover topics such as personal and professional development; recognising and honing strengths; self-care and wellbeing.
Both approaches include a FREE no obligation 20min session to begin with PLUS a FREE follow up check in up to 6 months after the contract ends.
If you want this support for your youth worker then click the contact button below and let’s get started
Hi I’m Jenni,
I am passionate about supporting those who support our young people – whether that’s youth workers, parent or carers.
I offer 1:1 mentoring online to those who need to make changes to their working practices in order to keep doing what they love in youth work.
If you’re exhausted and stressed I can help you change your working practices to avoid burn out and continue to do the job you love.
From Isolation to Community
Telling the story of youth work in the covid era, across many different contexts – Jenni’s new book is available to buy on Amazon now.
Creating a valuable space for one to one conversation that enables clarity of thought, letting off steam and encouragement to take the next step towards living a healthy, well-balanced life.
This is practice supervision for youth and children’s workers in Churches or working for other organisations. For those with a faith, and those without.
Online sessions, once a month. Limited spaces available
Delivering training, online or in person, in Mental Health and Young People particularly related to Church contexts.
1 in 4 people will experience mental illness over their lifetime and for many this is related to events from childhood. I deliver training that looks at causes, signs and what help and support we can give our children and young people to help you as a youth or children’s worker, parent or carer to feel better equipped to understand the obstacles faced by your young people.
Publications
From Isolation to Community
Telling the story of youth work in the covid era, across many different contexts – Jenni’s new book is available to buy on Amazon now.
Grove Books in the Youth Series: Mental Health and Young People, written by Jenni.
“there is increased recognition in secular and sacred spheres that we are both body and soul. And as the very engine that drives our bodies, if the brain is unwell, we are unwell. This timely guide examines how mental health can impact youth work…”
To purchase go to the Grove Book website here.
Jenni also currently writes a regular Schools Work column for Youth and Children’s Work Magazine. Find out more more by visiting the publications page.
