Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Young Person and Family Outreach Worker
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Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children, young people and families?
CYPMH Dorset is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and resilient Young Person and Family Outreach Worker to join our developing service. This is an exciting opportunity to support children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties, helping them remain engaged with services, reduce the risk of deterioration and achieve positive outcomes in their communities.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide community-based outreach support to children and young people with complex mental health needs. You will work closely with families, carers, education, social care and partner agencies to deliver person-centred, strengths-based interventions that promote recovery, resilience and wellbeing. This role is largely community focused, supporting young people in their homes, schools and local communities across Dorset.
This role aligns with Dorset's THRIVE approach, ensuring children and young people receive the right support at the right time, with a strong focus on collaboration, shared decision-making, prevention, early intervention and enabling young people to achieve their goals. You will play a key role in supporting engagement and helping young people access the networks and resources they need to thrive.
Within your Supporting Information, please indicate your preferred work base location within Dorset. This can be discussed at interview.
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Main Duties of the Role
You Will
- Support children and young people receiving CYPMH interventions to remain engaged in treatment and achieve identified goals.
- Deliver outreach support within homes, schools and community settings.
- Assist registered professionals in delivering therapeutic and behavioural interventions.
- Work collaboratively with families, carers and partner agencies including education and social care services.
- Contribute to assessments, care planning, risk management and review processes.
- Promote safeguarding and ensure the welfare of children and young people remains central to all aspects of practice.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to positive service development.
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.
Please note, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential.
About Dorset HealthCare
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.
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We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. 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.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Natalie Scott
- Job title: Deputy Head of CAMHS
- Email address: natalie.scott4@nhs.net
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