Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact
Person specification
Knowledge Skills and Training
Essential criteria
1. Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English for effective performance in the role.
Desirable criteria
2. Demonstrable experience of working with adults with a mental health disorder
Information Technology
Essential criteria
3. Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training.
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential criteria
4. Able to work effectively as part of a team.
5. Able to demonstrate and use own initiative
Additional requirements
Essential criteria
6. A level of fitness and ability to perform Physical Intervention and/or Breakaway techniques (following training).
Desirable
Desirable criteria
7. Experience working with persons with an eating disorder