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Dorset Police is the territorial Police Force responsible for policing the county of Dorset

Cadet Leader (18+) - Blandford, Christchurch, Broadstone, Bournemouth & Weymouth

25 Sep 2025 - 25 Jan 2026

The Volunteer Police Cadet Leader will promote positive community engagement by working with, leading and inspiring Police Cadets to become good citizens and build their confidence as they become young adults.

Volunteer Police Cadets are recognised throughout the UK. The purpose of Volunteer Police Cadets is to encourage the spirit of adventure and good citizenship amongst its members. Every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background. Young people from all backgrounds are encouraged to join Police Cadets, including those who may be vulnerable to the influences of crime and social exclusion.

The Volunteer Police Cadet Leader will promote positive community engagement by working with, leading and inspiring Police Cadets to become good citizens and build their confidence as they become young adults. No policing experience is required.

We are looking for a commitment of 6 hours a month. A full role description can be found here - https://recruitment.dorset.police.uk/dorset-police-careers/dorset-volunteers-special-constables/dorset-police-current-volunteer-vacancies/

Please note that you need to have lived in the UK for at least 3 years in order to be eligible to apply for any role in the Police.

Benefits to self

Volunteer cadet leaders will gain experience in working with young people, including vulnerable young people. They will also have an opportunity to build contacts within the Police.

Location

Blandford, Christchurch, Broadstone, Bournemouth and Weymouth

Hours per week

6 per month
  • Activity AreaChildren and Young People, Domestic Violence Support, Drugs and Addictions Support, Education, Elderly Care, Health and Social Care, Homelessness, Human and Civil Rights/Social Justice, Law and Legal, Mental Health, People, Sport and Coaching, Teaching and Mentoring, Wellbeing, Advice/ Support, Communication/ Caring, Physical Activity
  • Employability Skills within ActivityBuddying, Counselling, Mentoring, Empathy, Leadership, Legal, Organisation, Teaching, Coaching and Training, Collaboration, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal, Networking, Pitching/ Presenting, Prioritisation, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Self Management
  • FacultyBusiness and Law, Health, Environment and Medical Sciences, Media, Science and Technology
  • Sustainable Development GoalsGood Health and Well-being, Life on Land

Employability skills

  • Relationship Building 0
  • Communication 0
  • Teamwork 0
  • Community Action 0
  • Interpersonal 0
  • Timekeeping 0
  • Leadership 0