Community Adolescent Senior Support Worker
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Blandford, DT117DD
Salary
£17,035 to £18,694
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionateSenior Mental Health Support Worker to join our T4 Day service pilot project at Wareham Hospital. This...
You will have specific responsibilities to undertake a range of delegated clinical duties involving direct and indirect care to patients under minimal supervision and as directed by the qualified staff team.
Following personal development planning and targeted training you will be in a position to work more autonomously in supporting patients. You will be supported by a career development pathway and as a result, you will develop a broad underpinning knowledge base at intermediate level and have the ability to evaluate information and communicate with a range of professionals.
This service is commissioned by the South West Provider Collaborative.
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.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to diploma or NVQ Level 3 in Care and equivalent Skills acquired through experience working in a healthcare Setting.
- Maths / English Level 2 or equivalent (GCSE C / 4 or above)
Desirable
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social policy, health sciences) at 2:2 or above
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with young people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
- Experience working in the community with Mental Health
Desirable
- Experience running groups/activities
- Experience working as part of a team
Skills
Essential
- Able to establish and maintain empathic, supportive relationships with people in significant distress or who are cognitively impaired, their families and carers
- Able to contribute to risk assessment drawing on complex and multiple sources of information, once trained and under clinical supervision
- Able to prioritise workload according to peoples' changing needs and the priorities of the team
Other
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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