About the role
East & Purbeck Locality (East Team)
What you can expect to be doing:
This role will be responsible for the delivery of a targeted youth offer in localities, working alongside others, and particularly focused on the most vulnerable young people.
The post holder will:
1. Undertake 1:1, group, detached and outreach work with young people
2. Be an advocate for young people, supporting colleagues to understand adolescence, and how to engage with young people
3. Work collectively with colleagues across all localities to support the development of our approach to edge of care and residential services
4. Develop strong, positive working relationships with a range of colleagues, schools, voluntary and community sector organisations and partner agencies to support the delivery of good outcomes for young people and their families and support continuous development
About you:
The postholder will have a QCF Level 3 Diploma 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 (but not limited to):
1. Contextual safeguarding/exploitation/county lines
2. Anti-social behaviour
3. Inclusion and participation in education
4. Social action
You’ll have an awareness of legislation, social policy, and key issues including child safeguarding requirements/procedures and be able to demonstrate the following:
1. Excellent communication and listening skills
2. The ability to build trusting and respectful relationships
3. Initiative, enthusiasm and motivation
4. Tact and sensitivity
5. Patience and resilience
6. A non-judgemental attitude
7. Good organisational and planning skills
8. 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. In Dorset, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where every child can thrive, and we want our colleagues to do the same.
At the heart of our program is a commitment to support outcomes that matter – fostering environments where children, young people, and families not only stay together but thrive. We're dedicated to providing the essential help they need, ensuring they are surrounded by the support of their family network, and creating safe spaces both inside and outside their homes.
What sets us apart is our unwavering dedication to ensuring children in care and care leavers find stable, loving homes. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to make a lasting impact on the future of those who need it most.
We take immense pride in leading the way nationally, pioneering groundbreaking initiatives that have garnered recognition from the government. Join a team of dedicated professionals in Children's Services who, in recent months and years, have set new standards in their commitment to the well-being of children and families.
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.
Further Information
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact:
Lou Donovan (Assistant Team Manager - Contextual Safeguarding, East & Purbeck Locality) on 01305 224080 or email louise.donovan@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Mark Lawson (Learning & Belonging Team Manager, East & Purbeck Locality) on 01305 221420 or email mark.lawson@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
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