“There are so many training opportunities on offer”

Alice is an activities assistant at Pebble Lodge, a job that involves engaging young people in meaningful activities – both indoors and outside on the beautiful Dorset coast.

‘There’s no way to describe my job – every day is different, that’s what so great about it!’

Originally attracted to Dorset HealthCare because of the training opportunities on offer, Alice worked as a healthcare assistant with elderly people before joining CAMHS. ‘The trust offers such a lot of training opportunities, and the ability to progress in your career – for example, I could do an apprenticeship or a professional qualification, those are options.’

For now, however, Alice is enjoying a job that allows her to go paddle-boarding, canoeing, rock climbing, as well as taking part in creative activities on the ward and supporting young people.

‘I feel honoured to do this job,’ she says.