Youth Practitioner - Children who are disabled (CWAD)

Your Role as a Youth Practitioner: We are looking for a caring, committed, and positive individual. The role of a Youth Practitioner is incredibly rewarding, as you will support this individual, creating a positive and safe environment where they can grow and develop.

Key Responsibilities:

• independent skills development: support in developing skills such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care, fostering his independence.
• engaging activities: organise and participate in activities, especially active outdoor activities.
• supportive environment: Help create a positive and safe environment where the child can grow and develop, making the home feel welcoming and non-clinical for both the child and other employees.
• team collaboration: work closely with other team members, families, and external agencies to provide the best care for the child. This includes developing care plans and thinking of creative ways to help him thrive.
• house management: assist with the day-to-day running of the home, including cooking meals, cleaning, and administering medication
• consistent care: provide consistent care by working long days, ensuring the child has stability and continuous support.

What We Can Offer:

• comprehensive training: we offer an extensive induction and training programme, including a Level 4 Certificate in Therapeutic Care where required.
• team environment: we have diverse teams across the service with various backgrounds, all united by a passion for helping children. We work together, leveraging each other's strengths and learning from one another.
• management and benefits: you will also be given regular supervision and access to some great employee benefits, including an LGPS pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

About You:

We are looking for individuals who are:

• caring, motivated, and enthusiastic
• passionate about providing 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
• resilient and effective at working within a close-knit team

For further information or an informal conversation, please contact Joe Bevis, Registered Manager, [email protected] or 01305224907.  

We encourage applicants to arrange to visit our homes to allow you to get a better sense of who we are, what the job involves and to ask any questions you may have.

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

We: 

• 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. 

Find out more about how to apply.