Youth Practitioner Level 1 (Zero Hours)

Dorset Council; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Weymouth is seeking Youth Practitioners to support young people as positive role models. You will nurture independence, assist in daily tasks, and create supportive environments. This role requires resilience, creativity in problem-solving, and effective relationship-building with children and young people. Training is provided, and you must have a vehicle for travel.

Benefits

Access to training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Ability to form connections with children and young people.
• Confidence in following care plans and safeguarding procedures.
• Willingness to learn and use different approaches to care.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in daily tasks and activities.
• Update care plans, risk assessments, and behavior support plans.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Caring

Motivated

Enthusiastic

Creative problem-solving

Resilience

Job description

What You Will Be Doing

Youth practitioners will be positive role models for our young people and will have working knowledge of Safeguarding Practices, PACE and therapeutic approaches. Experience or working knowledge of how neurodiversity can impact individuals would be beneficial, however full training is available for you to be able to support our young people with confidence. You will be resilient, reflective and professionally curious about our young people's lives and journeys.

You will have the ability to professionally nurture our children and young people and be passionate and aspirational in your support and care.

You will support children and young people, encouraging their independence in tasks such as cooking and personal care skills. You will organise and join in with daily activities, liaise with the wider group of professions such as education, health and social care.

You will become a member of our supportive team as well as work independently when required.

You will be involved with writing and updating care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans and think of creative ways to help children make their own choices, flourish, have fun and develop life skills.

About You

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are caring, motivated, fun and enthusiastic.
• Are passionate and thoughtful about the care you provide and the opportunities you create.
• Have the confidence to form connections with children and young people and develop positive relationships with them.
• Can learn and use different approaches to care and follow individual care plans and safeguarding procedures
• Are curious about barriers for our young people and think creatively to find solutions to overcome them
• Are willing to achieve the skills and knowledge to develop your practice.
• Are keen to improve the lives and opportunities of children and young people who are disabled and their families.
• Can demonstrate resilience within your role and work effectively with your team.

Further Information

This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.

This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.

See our policy on safeguarding children and young people.

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About Us

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

• provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You Will

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.