Young Person and Family Outreach Worker

This newly created outreach post sits within Dorset Community CAMHS in Dorchester, supporting children and young people with mental health difficulties. The work is to help them stay engaged with treatment, reduce the risk of deterioration and reach their goals, working with families, schools and social care. Most of the role is community-based, in homes, schools and local settings across Dorset, within a multidisciplinary team.

A full UK driving licence and use of a vehicle are essential, and visa sponsorship is not available.

• Support children and young people on CYPMH interventions to stay engaged in treatment and reach identified goals
• Deliver outreach support in 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
• Contribute to assessments, care planning, risk management and review processes
• Promote safeguarding so that the welfare of children and young people stays central to practice
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development

• NVQ Level 3 in health or social care

• Experience working with young people
• Significant experience of working with young people with mental health problems and distress
• Experience of supporting young people with mental health problems
• Experience working with outside agencies

• Ability to work in challenging and complex situations
• Ability to create innovative solutions alongside 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 allows the full range of duties to be carried out effectively

• Full UK driving licence
• Able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business, subject to the Equality Act
• Valid right to work in the UK without sponsorship

• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act