Team Lead - Mental Health Treatment Requirements

Job summary

Are you outgoing, hard working, self motivated and ambitious with an interest with helping people in the criminal justice system? If so, we have the perfect job for you!

The Dorset Integrated Non-Custodial Service supports people with mental health and substance misuse issues, learning disabilities and other vulnerabilities who are going through the criminal justice system.

The Service aims to improve their overall health outcomes and support them in the reduction of re-offending, identify vulnerabilities that could lead to crisis point and ensure the right support can be put in place.

Experience of working within the criminal justice system would be beneficial but not essential, the successful candidate will have a real desire to support people with their underlying mental health and associated vulnerabilities which may have contributed to offending behaviours.

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.

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

Main duties of the job

As part of the new Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR) team, you will be responsible for carrying out assessments on individuals who have been recommended for a MHTR, liaising with the team's Psychologist, Probation and the referring agency.

You will work flexibly in Bournemouth Crown Court and Poole and Weymouth Magistrates' Courts as well as in the community and will be required to travel between these locations based on workload.

Working alongside the Psychologist, you will plan the delivery of and evaluate pyscho-social interventions and be responsible for the line management of the team's Support Workers.

You will help to develop the service by carrying out regular reviews and making recommendations for improvement

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.