Therapeutic Youth Practitioner — Drive Positive Change

Dorset Council; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded professional training

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking a Youth Practitioner to support young people on the edge of care or in foster placements. You will provide direct care in residential settings and community-based interventions, building relationships and delivering tailored support to help young people thrive.

Role requires evenings, weekends and sleep-in duties, with a 37-hour week and travel. Dorset offers funded training and clear progression routes within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Hold or be willing to gain a QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) and commit to ongoing development.
• Full-time role, 37 hours per week, with significant travel and a vehicle as required.
• Experience or willingness to deliver safeguarding, trauma-informed care and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care in residential settings and community-based interventions for at-risk young people.
• Build relationships, deliver tailored support, and develop life skills for independence.
• Support evenings, weekends and sleep-in duties to ensure consistent care.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Relationship-building

Flexible working

Sleep-in duties

Education

QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare

Level 4 Therapeutic Certificate in Childcare

Job description

Dorset Council is seeking a Youth Practitioner to support young people on the edge of care or in foster placements. You will provide direct care in residential settings and community-based interventions, building relationships and delivering tailored support to help young people thrive.

Role requires evenings, weekends and sleep-in duties, with a 37-hour week and travel. Dorset offers funded training and clear progression routes within a supportive team.