CAMHS Mental Health Support Worker – Dorset | Visa Sponsorship Available

Techwaka; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Mental Health Support Worker, where you will support children and adolescents facing mental health challenges. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a dedicated Community CAMHS Team, delivering compassionate care, promoting recovery, and contributing to a positive, supportive environment within a professional healthcare framework.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

NHS pension scheme

Structured induction and support

Career progression opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and adolescents with mental health conditions.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Providing practical and emotional support to children and young people in CAMHS services.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalized care.
• Conducting assessments and contributing to care evaluations.

Skills

Therapeutic engagement

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care

Tools

RiO electronic patient records

Job description

Location: Dorchester & Weymouth, Dorset
Employment Type: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week)
Salary: Band 3 NHS Agenda for Change
Visa Sponsorship: Available for eligible international candidates
Driving Required: Yes – valid UK driving licence and access to a car essential
Weekend/Public Holiday Pay: Enhanced rates apply

Job Overview

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with mental health challenges? Dorset CAMHS is currently recruiting a Mental Health Support Worker to join our Community CAMHS Team in Dorchester and Weymouth. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care and guidance to children, adolescents, and their families.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a service consistently rated as Good by the CQC, and work within a supportive, innovative NHS Trust committed to improving young lives.

Key Responsibilities

As a CAMHS Mental Health Support Worker, your duties will include:

• Providing practical, emotional, and clinical support to children and young people accessing CAMHS services
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised care plans
• Supporting therapeutic group sessions and 1:1 interventions
• Conducting assessments and contributing to care evaluations
• Promoting recovery in home and community environments
• Recording patient information using electronic health systems (Lorenzo EPR/Nerve Centre)
• Maintaining safeguarding awareness and following Trust guidelines

Requirements

Essential:

• Experience supporting children and adolescents with mental health conditions
• Skilled in therapeutic engagement and delivering structured activities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good knowledge of safeguarding protocols
• Basic computer literacy
• Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable:

• Experience using RiO electronic patient records
• Supervisory or leadership experience
• Previous work in community mental health settings
• Knowledge of mental health legislation or experience making safeguarding referrals

Why Join Dorset HealthCare?

Dorset HealthCare is an Outstanding-rated NHS Trust offering a wide range of integrated community and mental health services. As part of our CAMHS division, you’ll benefit from:

• Ongoing training and professional development
• NHS pension scheme
• Structured induction and support
• Career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture
• Support with UK Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship (for eligible applicants)

We currently deliver:

• 6 community CAMHS teams
• 10-bed adolescent inpatient unit
• Crisis services, psychiatric liaison, CAMHS retreat, Discovery College & more

Visa & Relocation Support

We welcome international applicants and can offer:

• UK Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship
• Guidance through the relocation and registration process
• Access to a culturally diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace

Ready to Apply?

If you're a compassionate, driven professional looking to make a real impact in child and adolescent mental health, we want to hear from you.

Contact:
Julie Galton – Clinical Service Manager
[e-mail] | 01305 762810

Work Location:
The Children’s Centre, Damers Road, Dorchester, DT1 2LB

Apply Now

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