Intern Youth Worker
New Horizon Youth Centre
London, United Kingdom
Provided for the social, educational, political and recreational needs for the individual development needs of the homeless young people at New Horizon Youth Centre. Developed relationships with the homeless young people who use the centre, identified their differing needs, provided for their programme need within the context of New Horizon. Assisted a young person with an essential life skills such as laundry or cooking that will help them to live independently. Worked within the policies of New Horizon Youth Centre – including those concerned with Equal opportunities by promoting anti-discriminatory practice within the project. Shadowed youth case workers to assist in housing and legal services surrounding homeless youth people. Created and implemented activities/programs for the homeless young people to develop educational, employment, and training skills. Engaged in meaningful conversations with the young person in order to establish a relation of trust that will help the team better meet the specific needs of the young person and lead to internal and external referrals.