Want to make a real difference to young people’s lives? Ready to start a meaningful career in youth work? Dorset Council is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our North Dorset Youth Work Team. This is a Grade 8 role, however there is the option to join at Grade 5 through our Level 3 Youth Work Apprenticeship if you’re new to the profession.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver targeted youth work to vulnerable young people
- 1:1, group, detached and outreach work across North Dorset
- Be a strong advocate for young people
- Work alongside schools, social workers, police and partner agencies
- Complete a Level 3 Youth Work Apprenticeship (if required)
- Work under an extrafamilial harm lens
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working with young people or in a caring role (paid or voluntary)
- Strong communication skills and a non‑judgemental approach
- Motivation, resilience and a willingness to learn
- GCSE Math & English (or willingness to work towards)
Why Dorset Council?
- Ofsted “Outstanding” Children’s Services
- Strong supervision, training and career development
- Focus on contextual safeguarding and evidence‑based practice
- Excellent benefits, relocation package available
- Proud Disability Confident Employer
Employment Conditions
This post requires significant travel. A vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) must be available for use as needed.
The role involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or accessing significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex‑offenders.
See our policy on safeguarding children and young people.
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 reasonable adjustments, please 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. The job title may differ in attachments; additional details will be provided in a context statement if needed.
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