About this role
Job summary
Dorset Mental Health Support Teams in Schools (MHSTs) are excited to recruit Qualified or Trainee Senior Wellbeing Practitioners/Supervisors (Band 6) to join our friendly and forward-thinking teams across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch and Weymouth, Portland and West.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that sits right at the heart of schools, making a real difference to the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families. Our MHSTs provide support to those experiencing mild to moderate mental health needs, working closely within education settings to promote early intervention and positive outcomes.
If you are applying for a training post, you will undertake a part-time programme with the University of Exeter starting in September 2026, over two years.
You will already hold a Low Intensity CBT qualification (with either CYP or adult experience).
This role offers the opportunity to further develop both your clinical and leadership skills. You will work with a wide range of presentations, while providing high-quality supervision and support to trainee and qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners, helping them to grow in confidence, knowledge, and skill.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping and overseeing the clinical work delivered by our Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), supporting both those in training and those already qualified. You'll help ensure that Low Intensity CBT interventions are delivered to a high standard, making a real difference to the mental wellbeing of children and young people.
You will provide clinical supervision, guidance, and leadership to colleagues, helping to build confidence, capability, and consistency across the team. Alongside this, you'll contribute to the development of clinical and operational processes, supporting the continued growth and effectiveness of the service.
Our teams also work closely with education settings to promote a whole-school approach to emotional wellbeing. This includes offering consultation, delivering training, and facilitating both small and large group work to support positive mental health for all pupils.
You will be joining a well-established, creative and supportive team, where curiosity, collaboration, and professional development are actively encouraged. We are committed to supporting you throughout your training and beyond, enabling you to practice safely, ethically, and with confidence.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
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 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 celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and everyone is encouraged to be the best version of themselves.
Working with us, you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build your career, and help shape the future of our services. Together, we're working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
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.
Please note that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be covered by the Trust. Applicants registered with the DBS Update Service may present a current DBS certificate instead.
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 [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
For Trainee Post - Qualified EMHP or CWP with at least two years experience For Qualified Post - Post-Graduate Certificate in Supervising Evidence-Based Low Intensity Psychological Interventions for Children and Young People in Education Settings/PG Certificate in Clinical Supervision of Psychological Therapies Practice
Experience Essential
Experience of supporting training or junior staff/school professionals to develop sills, role/formulate Experience of working with children and young people who have mental health needs in a mental health setting
Experience Essential
Qualified - Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management and ability to confidently support others to manage risk Trainee - Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management and willingness to learn to confidently support others to manage risk
Experience Essential
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience Essential
Ability to and evidence of having delivered group interventions Ability to and evidence of delivering training to professionals
Skills Essential
Willingness to continue to be part of the leadership team, or to move into a management position and an understanding of needing to offer high support and high challenge to staff Qualified to drive and have access to a vehicle for work purposes
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 Stokewood Road
59 Stokewood Road
Bournemouth
BH3 7ND
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)