Senior Youth Practitioner – Short Breaks & Outreach

Dorset Council; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training programme

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking a Senior Youth Practitioner based in the Wimborne area to provide care and support to children and young people in a short break setting. You will work within a small staff team with rota duties and future outreach work to families at home.

The role sits within the short breaks service management, focusing on safe, nurturing environments where disabled children can thrive. You will lead a team, supervise staff, and tailor individually planned breaks to promote best

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people, including those with disabilities.
• Ability to lead a small team and supervise staff.
• Strong relationship-building with children, families, and partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care for young people in a short break setting.
• Work on a rota with evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required.
• Lead a team, undertake supervision, and contribute to service management.

Skills

Youth work

Disabilities awareness

Team leadership

Relationship building

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Job description

Dorset Council is seeking a Senior Youth Practitioner based in the Wimborne area to provide care and support to children and young people in a short break setting. You will work within a small staff team with rota duties and future outreach work to families at home.

The role sits within the short breaks service management, focusing on safe, nurturing environments where disabled children can thrive. You will lead a team, supervise staff, and tailor individually planned breaks to promote best