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, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- 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
What’s required
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in health or social care
Experience
- 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
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to work in challenging and complex situations
- Creating innovative solutions with young people to meet their identified goals and needs
- Good understanding of risk and crisis management
- IT skills, normally gained through practice or practical training
- Experience of using Microsoft Office
- Written and spoken English to a standard that enables the full range of duties to be carried out
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to a vehicle for work travel, subject to the Equality Act
- Valid right to work in the UK, with no sponsorship required
Other
- Fitness to complete PMVA, Breakaway and manual handling training, in theory and practice
Nice to have
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act