Front of House Retreat Weymouth | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £10,304 - £10,990 p.a. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 April 2026 |
| Location: | Weymouth, DT4 7JD |
| Company: | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7825811/152-M60725 |
Summary
The Retreat is an exciting and innovative approach, delivered in partnership to support people experiencing mental health crisis.
The Retreat offers an open access service for people who self-identify as in crisis and distress.
The purpose is to provide a space for people to be listened to, connect
with others, access peer support and brief, recovery focused interventions.
The Retreat opened in April 2018, and is available for
people to access between the hours of 4:00pm –midnight.
The Front of House will be the face of this service, welcoming people into The Retreat and providing exceptional levels of customer service to people using the service as well as external stakeholders during operating hours.
There will be a requirement to perform administrative duties, supporting the service effectively by creating and utilising systems that assist the day-to-day running of the service, arranging meetings and managing diaries.
The Front of House will be confident and articulate, with experience communicating with a wide range of people, including those who may be experiencing distress. It is essential that they are welcoming and compassionate; facilitating peoples best possible experience of using The Retreat.
Provide a first point of contact for people interacting with the service, including people using the service, representing the service in a professional manner at all times.
To lend support to people in various states of distress to feel comfortable within The Retreat and utilise the space effectively.
To remain professional, calm and polite during every interaction, ensuring that people are supported appropriately and needs are met.
To maintain excellent communication and effective working relationships across all disciplines and external agencies, ensuring close links whilst clearly communicating the aims and expectations of the service. This will include complex or sensitive information with barriers to understanding.
To support the smooth running of The Retreat through the creation and upkeep of administrative systems and relevant databases.
To effectively communicate with the team any concerns which arise about people utilising the service.
To undertake supervision within the staff team to identify any personal development needs and discuss any difficult or problematic circumstances.
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
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
This advert closes on Thursday 9 Apr 2026