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Join Dorset CAMHS and be part of our exciting transformation. Explore our current vacancies and find a role where you can make a real difference to children, young people and families across Dorset.

Operational Service Manager – Access Team

CYP Mental Health Team Manager

Dorset CAMHS is transforming

We’re transforming our service with one clear ambition: to offer timely, high‑quality, person‑centred support across our communities.

We are creating a service that:

  • Puts children, young people and families at the centre
  • Strengthens early, community‑based help
  • Removes barriers and simplifies pathways
  • Connects NHS, education, social care and voluntary partners
  • Supports and develops a skilled, motivated workforce

About Dorset CAMHS

CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Dorset CAMHS provides specialist mental health support for children and young people aged 0–18 who are experiencing emotional wellbeing or mental health difficulties.

Learn more about Dorset CAMHS: click here to learn more about Dorset CAMHS.

What is the THRIVE Framework?

In Dorset, we are reshaping how children and young people access mental health support — building a more connected, responsive and accessible CAMHS.

Guided by the THRIVE Framework, our transformation focuses on needs‑led, evidence‑based care delivered in ways that truly work for children, young people and families in the community.

A needs‑led THRIVE Framework approach means children and young people can move between five needs‑based groupings depending on how their needs change over time:

  • Thriving
  • Getting Advice
  • Getting Help
  • Getting More Help
  • Getting Risk Support

The focus is always: “What does this child, young person or family need right now?”

Diagram showing the THRIVE Framework needs based groupings

Be part of the transformation

Working with Dorset CAMHS during this period of change means being part of a compassionate, forward‑thinking service. Here, you can:

  • Shape new ways of working and influence real change
  • Work in supportive multidisciplinary teams
  • Access excellent training, supervision and development
  • Bring ideas, creativity and innovation
  • Make a visible difference to the lives of children and families

Roles we’ll be recruiting to

We’re growing our teams across Dorset, with opportunities for:

  • Mental health practitioners
  • Clinical and assistant psychologists
  • Nurses, occupational therapists and social workers
  • Family therapists
  • Psychiatrists
  • Outreach workers
  • Team leaders and pathway leads
  • Future development roles
  • Administrative, coordination and service improvement roles

If you are passionate about early intervention, trauma‑informed care or system‑wide collaboration, there is a place for you here.

A message from Helen Duncan‑Jordan, Head of Children’s Services

“This is an exciting moment for Dorset CAMHS as we transform how children and young people access mental health support in our communities. We’re building a service that is compassionate, collaborative and genuinely centred around families’ needs. We’re looking for people who share our values, our ambition and our commitment to making a meaningful difference for families in Dorset. I’m incredibly proud of this journey — and I hope you’ll consider joining us.”

Interested in joining Dorset CAMHS?

All current vacancies are advertised on:

Please check back regularly, as new opportunities are added often.

If you would like to learn more about working at Dorset HealthCare, we would love to hear from you. Whether you are interested in an informal chat, a team visit, or simply finding out more about life and career opportunities with us, we are always happy to talk.

Don’t see a role that feels right just yet? That’s okay — new roles are added regularly.

Get in touch to register your interest or explore your options:
dhc.careers@nhs.net

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