Job summary
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families? We are excited to offer a unique opportunity within Dorset Community CAMHS, with newly created roles available in Dorchester.

CYPMH Dorset is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and resilient Young Person and Family Outreach Worker to join our developing service. You will support children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties, helping them remain engaged with services, reduce the risk of deterioration and achieve positive outcomes in their communities.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide community-based outreach support to children and young people with complex mental health needs. You will work closely with families, carers, education, social care and partner agencies to deliver person-centred, strengths-based interventions that promote recovery, resilience and wellbeing. This role is largely community focused, supporting young people in their homes, schools and local communities across Dorset.

Main duties of the job
You will:

• Support children and young people receiving CYPMH interventions to remain engaged in treatment and achieve identified goals.
• Deliver outreach support within homes, schools and community settings.
• Assist registered professionals in delivering therapeutic and behavioural interventions.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers and partner agencies including education and social care services.
• Contribute to assessments, care planning, risk management and review processes.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure the welfare of children and young people remains central to all aspects of practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to positive service development.

Visa and right to work
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.

Please note, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential.

About us
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.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. 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.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year p.a.
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 152-M178.26D
Closing date: 05 November 2026

Person specification
Essential job specific experience

• NVQ Level 3 in health or social care
• Experience working with young people
• Experience working with outside agencies
• Significant experience of working with young people with mental health problems and distress
• The ability to work in challenging and complex situations
• Ability to create innovative solutions working alongside patients to help meet their identified goals and needs
• Have a good understanding of risk and crisis management
• Experience of supporting young people with mental health problems

Information technology

• IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
• Experience of using Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Knowledge of Data Protection Act

Additional requirements

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
• A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory).
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

Disclosure and Barring Service check
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.

Employer details
Employer name: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Children's Centre - Dorset County Hospital, Damers Road, Dorchester, DT1 2LB, United Kingdom
Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy Head of CAMHS, Natalie Scott, natalie.scott4@nhs.net

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