Targeted Youth Worker

Join to apply for the Targeted Youth Worker role at Dorset Council UK. Responsibilities Lead targeted youth work within a given locality Liaise with multi‑agency teams to identify young people who require early help and would benefit from a targeted youth work intervention Establish and maintain relationships with young people, schools, partner organisations and community groups. This relationship involves challenging attitudes and behaviour in the context of delivering targeted youth work. Perform and ensure the completion of administrative duties (including budget control, record keeping and health and safety) Champion diversity with service users and colleagues Responsible for the delivery of evidence‑based interventions; maintain recording and evaluation tools required to measure impact and achievement of outcomes Develop and deliver a wide‑ranging curriculum to meet young people’s needs, addressing a range of risk issues including emotional wellbeing, offending and anti‑social behaviour, exploitation, non‑school attendance and risk of NEET Lead group work interventions alongside non‑specialist staff Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people About You The postholder will have a Degree in Youth Work or equivalent and have experience of youth work in a youth work setting. You’ll be aware of best practice and effective interventions, including evidence‑based programmes in working with vulnerable young people and contextual safeguarding, and be able to provide advice around vulnerable young people within the locality on issues such as: Contextual safeguarding, extra‑familial risk & harm, exploitation, county lines Anti‑social behaviour Inclusion and participation in education Social action Requirements Excellent communication and listening skills The ability to build trusting and respectful relationships Initiative, enthusiasm and motivation Tact and sensitivity Patience and resilience A non‑judgemental attitude Good organisational and planning skills Good negotiating skills What’s In It For You Are you seeking a rewarding career in Children’s Services? Be part of designing social work for the future. Join our exceptional teams in children’s services, where you’ll be fully supported and appreciated throughout your career – whether you’re newly qualified or an experienced practitioner. At the heart of our programme is a commitment to supporting outcomes that matter – fostering environments where children, young people and families not only stay together but thrive. We take pride in leading the way nationally, pioneering ground‑breaking initiatives that have garnered recognition from the government. Join a team of dedicated professionals who have set new standards in their commitment to the well‑being of children and families. Education In July this year, the Department for Education announced the Families First for Children Pathfinder. Dorset has been recognised as one of only three initial Pathfinder sites nationally, testing the delivery of key reforms across the sector. This offers central government grant funding and support and recognises the scale and ambition of the work we need to carry out. Initiatives The Pineapple Project – providing safe havens in Weymouth to help young women stay safe when outside of their family home, using principles of community guardianship. The project is due to be rolled out across all localities. Safeguarding Families Together – embedding specialist multi‑disciplinary professionals within teams and working ‘whole family’. After successful pilots in Weymouth, Portland and Dorchester the project is due to be rolled out across all localities. In the East of the county, the first Three family hubs (with more locations planned) provide visible, appealing and welcoming spaces for families to access help and support from Dorset Council and partner services. Benefits Access to talking therapies, a network of Mental Health Champions and workshops facilitated by our dedicated Employee Wellbeing Team. Opportunity to pursue Level 3 and Level 6 Apprenticeship in Youth Work and other training opportunities. A forward‑thinking service that encourages creative thinking, questioning of practices and the development of innovative approaches through the ‘Diagonal Slice’ initiative. Our innovative model of working – Dorset Children Thrive – supports you to be part of a service that puts children and families at the heart of everything, focuses on getting it right the first time, makes services easily accessible, develops a skilled, supported and confident workforce, provides quality and efficient services and measures success by how we have made life better for children and young people. What Our People Say “Dorset is a great place for children to thrive – I am very proud to be part of an organisation that recognises the strengths of our staff and the creativity we have in achieving great outcomes for our children, young people and families.” “It was great to feel listened to about the big issues and developments within Children’s Services.” “I am proud of the service I work in for their commitment to children and young people, working hard to collaborate with colleagues and agencies to achieve good outcomes.” #J-18808-Ljbffr