Youth Support Specialist

7 days ago


Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time
Dorset Council - Youth Practitioner Job

This role is perfect for someone who loves working with children and young people in a dynamic environment.

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled Youth Practitioner to join our team at Dorset Council. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting children and young people, creating a positive and safe environment where they can grow and develop.

  • Engage children in activities: organise and participate in active outdoor activities, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
  • Collaborate with teams: work closely with other team members, families, and external agencies to provide excellent care for the child, including developing care plans and thinking of creative ways to help them thrive.
  • Consistency is key: provide consistent care by working long days, ensuring the child has stability and continuous support.
What We Offer:
  • Training and development: we offer an extensive induction and training programme, including a Level 4 Certificate in Therapeutic Care where required.
  • Diverse teams: we have teams across the service with various backgrounds, all united by a passion for helping children.
  • Management and benefits: you will receive regular supervision and access to great employee benefits, including an LGPS pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
  • Passionate about delivering 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.
Key Requirements:

This is a full-time role at 37 hours per week. Significant travel may involve working from home on some occasions.

This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them.

The estimated salary range for this role is £24,000 - £28,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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