About the role
Role Purpose: As part of the Focused Deterrence project and our response to knife crime, we are looking to recruit a Community Resource Worker for a fixed period of 12 months. We need a confident, energetic worker to support children and young people to engage them in constructive activities, enable them to learn new skills, build confidence and self-esteem, and deter further offending.
Main Responsibilities
Ideally, you will have a range of practical “hands on” experience in areas such as mechanics, bike maintenance, DIY, crafting, cooking, etc., and be able to model acceptable behaviour, promote pro‑social attitudes, and practice good decision making and problem‑solving skills.
Some experience in working with children and young people, including managing challenging behaviour, is essential, as is a good understanding and awareness of child protection issues.
You will be expected to build positive relationships with each child or young person and, where appropriate, support them to achieve some level of accreditation with AQA as they move towards independence.
You will have access to training and professional development to help you develop your skills and support future career development.
Further Information
An outgoing and friendly personality is vital, as is the ability to communicate well whilst playing your part in the team supporting each young person.
The Dorset Combined Youth Justice Service is committed to diversifying its workforce and actively welcomes a diverse range of applicants.
You will join a multi‑agency team of skilled and motivated professionals. Dorset Youth Justice Service has offices in Dorchester and North Bournemouth; the successful candidate will need to be willing to travel as and when required and willingly work flexible hours, including non‑office hours, the role also involves lone working, both in the community and at one of our office bases.
If you have a passion for working with children, especially those young people who have found themselves in trouble with the Police, this could be the ideal role for you.
Must Haves / Qualifications
Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check.
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
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