Community Learning and Development (Youth Work)

Our services

The youth work team target young people most in need such as:

• young people with additional support needs
• those taking part in high risk behaviour such as early sexual activity and smoking
• young parents
• those at risk of taking part in criminal or antisocial behaviour

Our youth facilities

We have 2 youth facilities where we run a wide range of clubs and activities:

• The Edge, Newton Mearns
• The Museum, Barrhead

Our aims

We aim to:

• listen and hear what young people have to say
• build young people's self-esteem and confidence
• develop their ability to manage personal and social relationships
• offer worthwhile and challenging new experiences
• provide learning opportunities to allow young people to develop new knowledge and skills
• build young people's capacity to consider risks and consequences, make informed decisions and take responsibility
• help young people develop social awareness and common interest
• give young people a voice in decision-making which affects their lives
• enhance young people's roles as active citizens
• We believe youth work has an important role in helping young people achieve this.