Community-Based Youth & Family Outreach Worker

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

This outreach post sits within Dorset Community CAMHS, supporting children and young people with complex mental health needs who are at risk of disengaging from treatment. The work centres on helping them stay in treatment and reach agreed goals, working with families, carers and partner agencies.

Most of the role is community-based, with visits to homes, schools and local settings across Dorset, within a multidisciplinary team. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience of supporting young people with mental health problems.
• Written and spoken English to a standard that enables the full range of duties to be carried out.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people receiving CYPMH interventions to stay engaged in treatment and reach identified goals.
• Provide community-based outreach support to children and young people with complex mental health needs.
• Deliver person-centred, strengths-based interventions that promote recovery, resilience and wellbeing.
• Deliver outreach support in homes, schools and community settings.
• Assist registered professionals in delivering therapeutic and behavioural interventions.
• Work with families, carers, education, social care and partner agencies.
• Contribute to assessments, care planning, risk management and review processes.
• Promote safeguarding, keeping children's welfare central to practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development.

Skills

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Education

NVQ Level 3 in health or social care

Job description

This outreach post sits within Dorset Community CAMHS, supporting children and young people with complex mental health needs who are at risk of disengaging from treatment. The work centres on helping them stay in treatment and reach agreed goals, working with families, carers and partner agencies.

Most of the role is community-based, with visits to homes, schools and local settings across Dorset, within a multidisciplinary team. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.