Youth Practitioner - Children who are disabled (CWAD)

Dorset Council UK; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading council to support disabled children as a Youth Practitioner. You'll engage in enriching outdoor activities and aid in developing essential life skills, fostering a safe and welcoming environment. Comprehensive training is provided, along with employee benefits such as a pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Employee benefits including LGPS pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Individuals should be caring, motivated, and passionate about providing high-quality care.
• Skilled in forming positive relationships with children.
• Committed to improving the lives of disabled children and their families.

Responsibilities

• Support independent skills development and participate in engaging activities.
• Work closely with families and external agencies to provide the best care.
• Assist with the day-to-day running of the home, including cooking and cleaning.

Skills

Caring

Motivated

Enthusiastic

Adaptive

Resilient

Job description

Youth Practitioner - Children who are disabled (CWAD)

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We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our team at The Cherries, working with a young person who requires dedicates support. This active child loves spending time outdoors, enjoying activities like walking in the stunning Dorset coast and countryside, paddle boarding, and more. After a period at The Cherries, you will transition with him to his forever home in Weymouth.

Your Role as a Youth Practitioner: We are looking for a caring, committed, and positive individual. The role of a Youth Practitioner is incredibly rewarding, as you will support this individual, creating a positive and safe environment where they can grow and develop.

Key Responsibilities

• independent skills development: support in developing skills such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care, fostering his independence.
• engaging activities: organise and participate in activities, especially active outdoor activities.
• supportive environment: Help create a positive and safe environment where the child can grow and develop, making the home feel welcoming and non-clinical for both the child and other employees.
• team collaboration: work closely with other team members, families, and external agencies to provide the best care for the child. This includes developing care plans and thinking of creative ways to help him thrive.
• house management: assist with the day-to-day running of the home, including cooking meals, cleaning, and administering medication
• consistent care: provide consistent care by working long days, ensuring the child has stability and continuous support.
  
  

What We Can Offer

• comprehensive training: we offer an extensive induction and training programme, including a Level 4 Certificate in Therapeutic Care where required.
• team environment: we have diverse teams across the service with various backgrounds, all united by a passion for helping children. We work together, leveraging each other's strengths and learning from one another.
• management and benefits: you will also be given regular supervision and access to some great employee benefits, including an LGPS pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
  
  

About You

We are looking for individuals who are:

• caring, motivated, and enthusiastic
• passionate about providing high-quality care and creating opportunities for children
• skilled in forming positive relationships with children and young people
• adaptive and creative in meeting each child's needs
• committed to improving the lives and opportunities of disabled children and their families
• resilient and effective at working within a close-knit team

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Government Administration

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