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
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Person specification
Experience/knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Training and vocational work, career advice job retention and presenteeism
Desirable criteria
2. Experience or a good understanding of working within an IAPT service
Experience/knowledge
Essential criteria
3. Experience of and ability to provide mentor/advisory role
4. Ability to work with others and share good practice
Desirable criteria
5. Significant experience of screening, assessing and working with a wide spectrum of mental health issues and working with people with mild to moderate anxiety or depression
Experience/knowledge
Essential criteria
6. A knowledge of the local labour market and the community resources that can support patients with their employment needs
Desirable criteria
7. Skilled at developing good rapport with patients and enabling them to find their own solutions
Knowledge/experience/qualification
Essential criteria
8. Ability to work within a team and build on existing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
9. A degree level qualification or substantial experience in professional supervision
Desirable criteria
10. Experience of partnership working