Current Opportunities
Job Title: Children and Young People (CYP) Connected Minds Practitioner
Responsible to: Waiting Well Project Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Initial 12-month contract
Location: Dorset Mind HQ and various venues across Dorset
Pay: B3 – £11.58 per hour
Conditions: Enhanced DBS check required for this role. A full driving licence and use of a car is required to deliver the role.
Are you experienced in working with young people and have a passion for mental health and wellbeing? Would you like to work for Dorset Mind and make a positive difference to young people’s lives?
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the skills and knowledge to co-ordinate and run our Connected Minds Programme for young people with low school attendance and associated mental health concerns. The role is community based across various locations in Dorset and will involve facilitation of groups, liaising with schools and managing a caseload of young people.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and a full driving licence and use of a car is essential.
If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you.
We actively welcome a rich diversity of applicants to this role.
Closing date: Sunday, 10th December 2023 (midnight)*
*Applications may close earlier
Interviews: TBC
Please let us know about any adjustments required that would help you during the recruitment process.
Please note CV’s are not accepted.

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