Let me be shorter, as I know there is no much time. Quickly look at these key competences!

COMPETENCE 1.1 Build positive, non-judgemental relationships with young people

This involves:

• Skills: democratic leadership, active listening
• Attitudes and values: curiosity, empathy, self-awareness, confidentiality, interest in young people’s views

COMPETENCE 1.2 Understand the social context of young people’s lives

This involves:

• Knowledge: situation, status and condition of (youth in) society
• Skills: analysis, information management

COMPETENCE 1.3 Involve young people in the planning, delivery and evaluation of youth work using participatory methods, as suitable

This involves:

• Knowledge: interests, concerns and needs of young people
• Skills: active listening, identification of aims, needs analysis, facilitation, group management
• Attitudes and values: honesty, patience, interest in young people’s views, openness

COMPETENCE 1.4 Relate to young people as equals

This involves:

• Knowledge: ethics of youth work
• Skills: representing one’s own identity as a youth worker
• Attitudes and values: being ready to be challenged, solidarity, interest in young people’s views

COMPETENCE 1.5 Demonstrate openness in discussing young people’s personal and emotional issues when raised in the youth work context

This involves:

• Knowledge: ethics of youth work
• Skills: management of one’s own emotions
• Attitudes and values: active listening, openness, patience, sensitivity, emotional stability, trustworthiness, honesty, transparency, confidentiality, empathy, interest in young people’s views.