Children and Young People Community Active Monitoring Practitioner

Dorset Council; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local mental health organization is seeking a Local Champion to coordinate community programs for young people aged 11–18, focusing on mental health and wellbeing. The role requires experience working with youth, an enhanced DBS check, and a driving licence for travel in West Dorset. You will deliver preventive activities and manage individual cases in both face-to-face and online settings. Join us in creating an accepting community for mental health conversations.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Full driving licence and access to a car essential.
• Ability to travel to West Dorset and surrounding areas at least twice a week.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and run the CYP Community Active Monitoring Programme for young people aged 11–18.
• Deliver early intervention activities focused on mental health.
• Manage a caseload in a guided self-help setting.

Skills

Experience working with young people (11–18)

Passion for mental health and wellbeing

Job description

Overview

Are you experienced in working with young people (aged 11–18) and have a passion for mental health and wellbeing? Dorset Mind is looking for a Local Champion in West Dorset or the surrounding area to co-ordinate and run our CYP Community Active Monitoring Programme for young people.

The successful candidate will work with Children and Young People aged 11 to 18, delivering a range of prevention and early intervention activities based around mental health and wellbeing. This community-based role will involve managing a caseload of young people in a 1:1 guided self-help setting, both face to face and online. You will work with schools and family hubs and liaise with local statutory services.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role, and a full driving licence with access to a car is essential, as you will be travelling to and from West Dorset at least twice a week.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and run the CYP Community Active Monitoring Programme for young people aged 11–18.
• Deliver a range of prevention and early intervention activities focused on mental health and wellbeing.
• Manage a caseload of young people in a 1:1 guided self-help setting (face to face and online).
• Collaborate with schools, family hubs and local statutory services.
• Travel within West Dorset for role duties.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience working with young people (11–18) and a passion for mental health and wellbeing.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Full driving licence and access to a car (essential).
• Ability to travel to West Dorset and surrounding areas (at least twice a week).

About Us

We are Dorset Mind. We aim to create a community where living with and talking about mental health becomes acceptable for everyone. Dorset Mind is one of over 100 Local Minds that provide essential mental health services in local communities across England and Wales.