Are you a caring individual looking to join a nurturing team, who can help you start or develop your career supporting Children and Young People. CAMHS is expanding! The 8‑bed inpatient High Intensity Environment/PICU at Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, is a brand‑new state of the art building, designed with input from young people and their families who directly benefit from the facilities. Driving is desirable for this role as there could be a requirement to transport young people to their homes, placements, activities or medical appointments.
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will provide exceptional care to young people aged between 13 and 18 years experiencing complex mental health. You will have strong communication skills and be compassionate. You will assist in organised activities, contribute to creating a safe and supportive environment and offer emotional support. Previous experience in healthcare is desirable but not essential.
We offer a detailed induction programme with ongoing supervision in a supportive working environment. We promote opportunities for professional development and support a positive work life balance.
This is a full‑time role; part‑time applicants welcome with a minimum of 22.5 hours per week. You will be required to work a range of flexible shifts with weekends/nights at enhanced pay! This can be discussed at interview stage. For any queries, please contact us via dhc.careers@nhs.net
Interview date will be held Friday 23rd January 2026.
Shift Patterns
* Early – 07.00 to 15.00
* Late – 12.00 to 20.00
* Twilight – 16.00 to 00.00
* Nights - (enhanced pay) – 19:30 to 07:30
* Long days – 07.00 - 20.00
Applications from candidates that require current Healthcare worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course and it is a condition of your engagement that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the post. This is a five‑day course and must be passed to work within our in‑patient settings.
You will have the opportunity to attend training courses and participate in personal development training as identified by the line manager.
Make accurate records of patient observations, including data entry to the RiO patient records computer system. You will report any complaints by young people, families and carers to the trained staff on duty.
Other duties appropriate to the role which may be requested from time to time by the nurse in charge.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Matoug Job title: Ward Manager Email address: rebecca.matoug@nhs.net Telephone number: 01202 545400
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