Job summary
Are you a Wellbeing Practitioner and hold the WP CYP IAPT qualification and are passionate about supporting children, young people and families with their mental health and wellbeing? We'd love to hear from you.

CYPMH Dorset is undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation, developing THRIVE-aligned services that provide children and young people with the right support at the right time. As a Wellbeing Practitioner within our Getting Help pathway, you will deliver evidence-based, low-intensity CBT interventions and play a key role in helping young people achieve positive outcomes.

As a Wellbeing Practitioner, you will:

• Manage a caseload of children and young people.
• Deliver individual and group low-intensity CBT interventions.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools and partner agencies.
• Help develop innovative ways to engage and support young people.
• Receive regular clinical supervision, line management and professional development opportunities.

Come and join our friendly, compassionate and supportive team that is committed to CYP IAPT principles, person-centred care and making a real difference to the lives of children, young people and families across west Dorset.

Relocating to Dorset? Eligible candidates may be able to access a relocation package of up to £10,000. For further information, please contact dhc.careers@nhs.net.

Main duties of the job
This role is a full-time post; we would welcome part-time applicants with a minimum of 22.5 hours. As working will be a mix of online and face to face delivery, we promote and support hybrid working. This role is based in West Dorset.

Committed to providing high-quality, brief evidence-based treatment interventions for children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties.

Be familiar with the CYP IAPT core principles and have the relevant specialist training

Experience of working with children, young people and families who experience mental health difficulties, especially depression and anxiety.

You'll need to be able to facilitate group work and we will offer to train you if you don't have this experience yet

You'll be a car driver with access to a car (we work in a beautiful rural area and take our groups where they are needed most)

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

About us
The CAMHS service is entering an exciting period of growth, with new investments and initiatives underway. This role will evolve alongside the development of our service; initially, you may support existing teams while new structures are implemented. All positions are pan-Dorset and will involve having a temporary base during the transitional phase. As our service develops, some roles may involve working flexibly within extended hours to reflect our commitment to being there at the moments that count most. This is more than just a role - it's a chance to help shape a growing service and be part of something that really matters. We are looking for compassionate, adaptable and positive individuals who are inspired by the idea of making a genuine difference and who want to help shape the future of care in our community.

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome.

Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential

• Qualification from Wellbeing Practitioner (CYP) Course (Post Grad Certificate or equivalent e.g. Low Intensity Psychological Interventions for Children and Young People (PG Cert)
• Experience of working with Children and Young People who have experienced a mental health problem. Experience of working with families.

Job Specific Experience
Essential

• Supervised experience
• Ability to mentor students / supervise other junior staff
• Experience of contributing to the management of change
• Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
• Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively

Desirable

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role

Personal Qualities/ Attributes
Essential

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours
• Experience of planning and organising ongoing activities, e.g. organise own time and that of junior staff and learners.
• Demonstrable ability of using tact and diplomacy
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice
• Demonstrable ability to analyse situations and provide a resolution
• Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model

Information Technology/ Resources
Essential

• Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
• Able to evaluate data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).