Explore work as youth information worker. This page gives a simple overview of youth information services, useful skills, map context and ways to continue in Job Explorer.
Youth information workers provide guidance, counselling and information that helps young people make informed choices, use services and build autonomy.
In job descriptions, look for youth-centred counselling, outreach, information services, media and information literacy, privacy, non-formal activities, partnerships with other services and digital communication.
Work often happens in youth centres, schools, outreach settings or digital channels where young people ask about education, wellbeing, activities, rights or practical services. The role combines listening, clear information, referral and activities that make services easier to use.
Important skills include identifying information needs, youth-centred communication, privacy, media literacy, outreach and cooperation with professionals in other services. Some roles focus more on digital content, project coordination or non-formal learning activities.
Pay is usually influenced by service responsibility, case complexity, evening or outreach work, digital-service ownership, team coordination and whether the role includes staff training or project management.
Development can lead toward youth service coordination, project management, outreach leadership, digital information work, counselling specialisation or management of a youth centre or information service.
Check whether a vacancy describes the target age group, channels, topics, partner services and reporting duties. A clear role separates youth information work from entertainment, classroom teaching or general social administration.
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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youth worker (2635.3.27)
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/094e04fd-3039-4615-850b-b232794f84f5 |
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| ESCO code | 2635.3.27.1 |
| ISCO group | 2635 |
| Concept type | Occupation |