Youth Work

Our mission

• To respond with agility to the changing needs of young people as they occur
• To ensure that young people are confident to transition to the next stages of their lives
• To ensure that young people are enabled to thrive and fulfil their potential

What are the benefits of youth work?

Youth work adds value to the lives of all young people, helping them develop lasting skills and attributes, and can particularly affect the lives of young people who are vulnerable or disadvantaged, or are most challenged at school. It can help to build confidence, provide role models, improved life chances and give young people a sense of belonging.

Detached

4YP is committed to interacting with young people wherever they are. By going to places where young people spend time, 4YP detached youth workers build an understanding of the issues that young people are facing and help to create safer places in the areas where young people hang out.

We are currently providing detached youth workers in these areas:

IP2, Chantry, Ipswich
IP3, Gainsborough, Ipswich
IP5, Kesgrave, Ipswich

When are 4YP next in my community?

One-to-one

One-to-one youth work focuses on the young person’s needs, helping them address any current concerns and enable them to make informed decisions. One-to-one sessions are often just giving a young person the time and space to sit and talk and can take place either on an ad hoc or planned basis.

4YP drop-in centre

The 4YP Hub is situated in Ipswich town centre, has an open-door policy Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm, and young people are welcome to use any of our facilities. We hold a dedicated drop-in session every Wednesday, 1.30pm-3pm, where youth workers are available to offer advice and support.

How to find us