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Snapshot- Presentation to
Irish Association of Social Care Workers
Annual Conference 2008
February 22nd
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Strategic Aims 2008 -2013
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Programme and Activity Development – establishing a broad range of
opportunities which meet the needs of young people in the target age range of 12 –
21 years within a defined catchment area of Waterford City
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Youth Participation – involving young people in the running of the Manor St John
Youth Service programmes and giving them a voice on issues that impact on their
lives
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Planning and Delivery – having a clear vision of what the Manor St John Youth
Service is hoping to achieve, with achievable targets, aims and objectives supported
by a clear structure which is efficient and effective
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Partnership Development – continuing to develop and consolidate its work with key
agencies including the Parishes, Voluntary Organisations , Schools and other State
departments for the benefit of young people.
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Quality Assurance – establishing an ongoing monitoring and evaluation to ensure
quality standards are achieved across the Manor St John youth service
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Youth Work Act 2001
Is defined as
“A planned programme of education designed for the
purpose of aiding and enhancing the personal and
social development of young persons through their
voluntary involvement, and which is –
(a) Complementary to their formal, academic or
vocational education and training; and
(b) Provided primarily by voluntary youth work
organisations”
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Key words in the Acts definition
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voluntary involvement
Complementary to their formal
voluntary youth work organisations
The distinction between Social Care and
Youthwork ?
The act makes it clear the practice not so!
Implications for MSJ from Youth work Act 2001
Provide a broad range of personal and social development programmes (10 – 21)
10 -14– transition, summer camps, after school clubs etc
14-18- full range of programmes
18-21- junior leader training, volunteering, governance
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A generic service, provide opportunities and services for all young people to access
if they so wish .Development some targeted youth work with specific groups of
young people which includes –
Young members of the travelling community
Young gay, lesbian, bi and transgender groups
Young people from new communities and ethnic minorities
Young people with disabilities
Manor St John attempts engage these young people in mainstream programmes
without the need for segregated activity.
In 2007 MSJ provided youth work opportunities to over 300 young people
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Needs of Young People
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Physical health ,Emotional health&
Sexual health
Healthy lifestyles&Healthy choices
Challenging behaviour
Anti-bullying& Anti-discrimination
Victims of crime
Taking responsibility
Informal education
Personal development
Decision-making
New opportunities
Re-engaging in school
Citizenship& Volunteering
Environment
Community
Fundraising
Employment& Training
Developing new skills
Team building
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Programme Area 1
Youth learning and Development
Programme:
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Arts
IT& Education Support
DJ skills, Poetry and music, Song
writing
Health advice ,Drugs awareness
Newsletter production
Visual Arts,Textile Work
Digital Arts,Film Making
Practice space,Recording,Performing
Live
Web design& Internet safety& FETAC
IT programmes
Youth and Community Technology
centre
After school support & Home work
clubs
Experience through travel
Programme Area 2
Youth Programme and Activity
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Non competitive Sport Football
Rugby volley ball, Golf
Water sports, Fishing Canoeing
Orienteering Camping Navigation
Climbing, Survival skills
Camp craft Expeditions
Conservation Nature study
Horse Riding
Track ,Table Tennis, Snooker
Weights
Keep Fit, Dance
Different cultures,Museums
Archaeology,Local myths and
Legends
Eco Aware ,Recycling,Local and
Global issues
Bands programme, group, Youth Golf
society , Comedy Club
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Programme Area 3
Youth Participation and Advocacy
Programme
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Youth Space Development
Youth advocacy service
Volunteer /Junior leader Training
Counselling/ Listening service,
Club and group support
Peer learning programmes:
Youth citizenship and ‘social
innovators’ programmes
Participation in Youth forum
Comhairle and Dail na Nog support
Youth diversity programmes: creating
an inclusive society.
Drug & Alcohol, Sexual Health and
Relationships education
Programme Area 4
Community Support Programme
 Youth Service and Community Support
(FAS CE scheme)
 Admin/ Youth activity support
 Caretaking/ Maintenance security
 Finance secretarial& Administration
 Assistant youth workers
 Person Learning Plans (PLP) for all
participants
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The Main Challenges
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Engaging young people (including those from non disadvantaged areas in
community)
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Whole family approaches
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Active citizenship
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Drugs and alcohol issues
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Health lifestyle ( eating ,sexual health etc
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Involvement in and participation in decision making
Supporting education and employment
 Inclusion of young people from new communities
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Working in partnership with organisations
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Sufficient Resources from state (multi- annual funding and joined up thinking)
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Summary
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Manor St John at an exciting stage of development ( Strategic Plan
2008-2013
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Real opportunity to model good practice( small service)
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Real opportunity to engage young people as partners in services
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Introduction of formal quality agenda to youth service provision
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Opportunity to develop volunteer support/ real community
involvement and ownership
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Opportunity for service providers to work together in partnership
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Thank You
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