Wellbeing Practitioner

Dorset HealthCare; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Wellbeing Practitioner for Children and Young People (WP CYP) to support mental health and wellbeing across west Dorset.

The role combines online and face-to-face delivery with hybrid working, managing a caseload and working with families, schools and partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Hold the WP CYP IAPT qualification.
• Experience with mental health difficulties, especially depression and anxiety.
• Be familiar with CYP IAPT core principles.
• Have a valid right to work in the UK and be able to obtain an enhanced DBS check.
• Experience delivering both individual and group low-intensity CBT interventions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CBT interventions

Group work

Caseload management

Driver with access to a car

Team collaboration

Education

WP CYP IAPT qualification

Job description

Wellbeing Practitioner for Children and Young People (WP CYP)

Company: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 p.a.

Hours: Part-time

Location: Dorchester, DT2 9TB

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Oct 2026

Closing date: 8 Nov 2026

Summary

A Vacancy at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.

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 [e-mail].

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.

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.

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 candidate's 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 [e-mail]

This advert closes on Sunday 25 Oct 2026