Community Resource Worker

Starting salary for this role is £30,518 (pro rata for part-time colleagues).

This role sits within a well‑defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career  new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward‑thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #Be The Difference  at BCP.

Internal colleagues are normally appointed at the bottom of the band unless moving within the same profession and skill level; in that case they are appointed to the existing pay point.

As part of the Focused Deterrence project and our response to knife crime, we are recruiting a Community Resource Worker for a fixed period of 12 months. The role involves supporting children and young people, engaging them in constructive activities, building confidence and self‑esteem, and deterring further offending.

• Provide a range of practical, hands‑on experience in areas such as mechanics, bike maintenance, DIY, crafting, cooking, etc., modelling acceptable behaviour and promoting pro‑social attitudes.
• Support children and young people to develop decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Work with children and young people, including managing challenging behaviour, and demonstrate a good understanding of child protection issues.
• Build positive relationships with each child or young person and, where appropriate, support them to achieve accreditation with AQA as they move toward independence.
• Participate in training and professional development, and support future career development.

An outgoing and friendly personality is vital, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multi‑agency team. The role requires willingness to travel between sites, work flexible hours (including non‑office hours) and involve lone working both in the community and at the office base.

• Experience working with children and young people, including managing challenging behaviour, is essential.
• Employers are required to have an existing right to work in the UK; this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• All applicants must complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

The Dorset Combined Youth Justice Service is committed to diversifying its workforce and actively welcomes a diverse range of applicants. BCP Council provides a fully inclusive recruitment process, ensuring every candidate and colleague receives the support and reasonable adjustments needed to thrive.

BCP Council is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to the recruitment, career development, and inclusion of staff with disabilities. We will consider reasonable adjustments to support applicants throughout the recruitment process.