Mental Health Support Worker | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 p.a. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH4 8EP |
| Company: | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7774324/152-M51325 |
Summary
Are you enthusiastic and motivated? Pebble Lodge are looking for a Mental Health Support Worker to join their team.
Pebble Lodge is a purpose built 10 bed general adolescent unit for young people aged between 13 and 18 years, who are experiencing acute and severe mental health problems. They also provide an education and day programme service for these young people.
As a Mental Health Support Worker you will carry out assigned tasks which have been identified by the trained nursing staff in relation to young people’s needs, assist in organised activities for young and help to create a safe atmosphere and provide emotional support as and when necessary for the young people in the unit and to report any relevant information. This involves being a part of the Multi-disciplinary team meetings and risk management meetings.
This is a full time however part time hours with a minimum of 25 hours would be welcomed. You will be required to work a range of flexible shifts across the week.Weekends/nights at enhanced pay.
7:00 – 20:00
19:30 – 7:30
For further information, please contact Sophie Middleton, Clinical Team Leader on 01202 545400
Applications from candidates that require current Healthcare worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
You will have the opportunity to attend training courses and participate in personal development training as identified by the line manager.
You will report any complaints by young people, families and carers to the trained staff on duty.
Make accurate records of patient observations, including data entry to the RiO patient records computer system.
Other duties appropriate to the role which may be requested from time to time by the nurse in charge.
This role requires you to be a driver, the ward have a unit car which is used to transport young people to their homes/placements and to activities or medical appointments. You will be given a driving course on this to ensure you are familiar with the car.
Be aware of and comply with relevant Trust policies and procedures at all times.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
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.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Feb 2026