Youth Practitioner - Therapeutic Care for Disabled Children

Dorset Council; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

Employee benefits

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking caring Youth Practitioners to support children and young people in residential homes and the community. You will build positive relationships, follow safeguarding procedures and work with partner agencies to promote best outcomes.

The role includes contributing to care plans, risk assessments and planning activities; travel is required and full induction with Level 4/Level 3 training is provided, plus LGPS pension and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Caring, motivated and positive attitude.
• Experience or understanding of neurodiversity (ADHD/Autism) beneficial.
• Willing to gain skills and knowledge to develop practice.

Responsibilities

• Be positive role models with safeguarding knowledge and therapeutic approaches.
• Support independence in daily tasks (cooking, personal care) and participate in activities.
• Liaise with education, health and social care professionals; work both with individuals and teams.
• Write and update care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans; help children make choices and grow lifeskills.

Job description

Dorset Council is seeking caring Youth Practitioners to support children and young people in residential homes and the community. You will build positive relationships, follow safeguarding procedures and work with partner agencies to promote best outcomes.

The role includes contributing to care plans, risk assessments and planning activities; travel is required and full induction with Level 4/Level 3 training is provided, plus LGPS pension and employee benefits.