Job summary

Do you want to be part of a dynamic team and help shape the future of the Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Services in Dorset?

We currently looking for a Support Time Recovery Worker Band 3 to join us as an essential contribution to our MDT.

Nationally it has been recognised that rehabilitation is an important clinical area that supports longer term recovery for people experiencingcomplex psychotic illnesses.

The Community Rehab Team (CRT West) work to support people to reach an optimum level of function; re-establishing connections within their chosen communities and engagement in meaningful activities of work or leisure. STR workers are an essential part of this work.

You will work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team that may include Mental Health Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Psychology Assistants, Support Time Recovery Workers, Employment Specialists, Social Workers, Care Managers, Admin Assistants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Medical Staffing.

The CRT West is based at Forston Clinic. We offer a pan Dorset service (bar BCP) and as such all staff will be provided with appropriate IT equipment to support their role and enable capacity to work at a variety of locations.

Working hours for this post are Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00, flexibility will be considered.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a community multi-disciplinary team, providing rehab focused mental health care that supports people to manage more independently at home and in their communities.

A car driver with own car and full licence is an essential criteria as you will be providing community based care across West Dorset.

As part of the mental health rehab team you will be supported to provide interventions that are focused on an individual's own goals, increase participation and independence with social, leisure and work activities and managing their own mental and physical health.

You will work with an allocated group of people, alongside a named clinician, promoting recovery and social inclusion and facilitating participation in their preferred community activities and make a real difference by supporting people on their recovery journey

Essential requirements:

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Ability to travel across Dorset to provide community-based care
• Right to work in the UK (please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role)

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

152-M346.26

Job locations

Forston Clinic

Herrison Rd

Charlton Down, Dorchester

DT2 9TB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job 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.

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 candidates 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 contact [email protected]

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Job description Job 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. 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 candidates 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 contact [email protected] Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in a care related subject or equivalent level of training and/or experience

Desirable

• NVQ level 2

BUSINESS TRAVEL

Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Ability to recognise own limitations & when to ask for support and advice.
• A clear understanding of the function of a rehabilitation service.

Desirable

• Experience of working within mental health services, working with people with severe and enduring mental illness

PERSONAL QUALITIES / ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Ability to interact with clients in crisis or distress and empathy with vulnerable people.
• Able to demonstrate and use own initiative, adapting interventions / activities to enable patient engagement
• Able to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and sensitively in situations that are contentious and/or hostile

Person Specification KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING Essential NVQ level 3 in a care related subject or equivalent level of training and/or experience Desirable NVQ level 2 BUSINESS TRAVEL Essential Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business. JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE Essential Ability to recognise own limitations & when to ask for support and advice. A clear understanding of the function of a rehabilitation service. Desirable Experience of working within mental health services, working with people with severe and enduring mental illness PERSONAL QUALITIES / ATTRIBUTES Essential Ability to interact with clients in crisis or distress and empathy with vulnerable people. Able to demonstrate and use own initiative, adapting interventions / activities to enable patient engagement Able to work effectively as part of a team Desirable Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and sensitively in situations that are contentious and/or hostile

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Forston Clinic

Herrison Rd

Charlton Down, Dorchester

DT2 9TB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Forston Clinic

Herrison Rd

Charlton Down, Dorchester

DT2 9TB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)