Youth Practitioner — Flexible Hours, Daily Impact in Care

Dorset Council UK; Ringwood; Presencial; GBP 24 000 - 32 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Dorset Council UK is hiring a Youth Practitioner to provide direct care in residential and community settings, supporting young people on the edge of care or in foster placements. You will build meaningful relationships, deliver tailored support, and help develop life skills to enable resilience and positive outcomes.

The role includes safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and behaviour management, with access to ongoing training and progression routes to senior practitioner roles.

Qualificações

• Hold or be willing to gain QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Commitment to continuous development and training.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct care within residential settings and community-based interventions for young people on the edge of care or in foster placements.
• Build relationships, deliver tailored support, and foster life skills to help young people thrive.
• Participate in safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and behaviour management.
• Engage in monthly supervision and ongoing training to support professional growth.

Conhecimentos

Empathy

Relationship building

Trauma-informed care

Behaviour management

Formação académica

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare

Level 4 Therapeutic Certificate in Childcare

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Dorset Council UK is hiring a Youth Practitioner to provide direct care in residential and community settings, supporting young people on the edge of care or in foster placements. You will build meaningful relationships, deliver tailored support, and help develop life skills to enable resilience and positive outcomes.

The role includes safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and behaviour management, with access to ongoing training and progression routes to senior practitioner roles.