Self Help – Big Life Company

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Qualified)

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Job summary

As a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner within our NHS Stockport Talking Therapies service, youll assess and support adults who are experiencing common mental health difficulties such as mild to moderate symptoms of depression, anxiety and low mood. Youll typically work with clients on a one-to-one basis, in groups or/and provide support for an eTherapy programme.

Main duties of the job

  • You will be a qualified PWP, as part of a certified IAPT programme.
  • You will have strong written and spoken communication skills.
  • You will be confident in your ability to work flexibly without close direction.
  • You will be able to apply low-intensity therapeutic interventions to clinical problems.
  • You will have good time management and organisational skills relating to the overall number of client contacts offered and clinical sessions carried out per week.
  • You will be interested in using clinical supervision positively and effectively.
  • You will need an enhanced level DBS check for this role.

About us

Big Life is in the business of changing lives. We fight inequality by working with people and places to create opportunities and inspire change. We offer:

  • An annual salary of £30,639 (NHS B5 plus two years).
  • A permanent, full-time contract (37.5 hours per week).
  • 25 days holiday, and 30 once youve been here five years.
  • Ongoing personal and professional development through regular supervision
  • A supportive, flexible approach to managing staff health and wellbeing, including a wide range of perks, schemes and support.

Details

Date posted

19 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,639 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0091-23-0015

Job locations

Brookfield House

193-195 Wellington Road South

Stockport

Cheshire

SK2 6NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main aims of the post

To manage a case load of clients.

Provide assessment and Low intensity interventions to clients drawing from CBT theories and techniques. This work may be face to face, telephone, group, or via other media.

To deliver a range of evidence based one-to-one or group interventions.

To support events within the community.

To promote the service, and where necessary to generate referrals.

To work with clients with Long Term Physical Health Conditions

Main duties of the post

1. To use a range of evidence based tools and techniques for assessments, goals and motivating clients

2. To manage a varied caseload of clients

3. To work with groups of clients to help them achieve their goals

4. To collate and analyse performance data as necessary

5. To develop effective relationships with a range of external organisations and agencies

6. To promote the service to communities and agencies as appropriate

7. To keep accurate and up to date records of clients records

8. To ensure quality standards are adhered to and met and that audits are passed

9. To ensure all statutory responsibilities are followed and reported as required

10. Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to relevant regulation (e.g. BABCP Code of Ethics) and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

General work related expectations

1. To work within the Big Life groups values ethos and vision

2. To contribute to the development of the Big Life group

3. To work in accordance with all policies and procedures of the Big Life group, particularly (but not exclusively) Health and Safety; Information Governance and Safeguarding

4. To commit to own personal development and attend training or development activities as required

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main aims of the post

To manage a case load of clients.

Provide assessment and Low intensity interventions to clients drawing from CBT theories and techniques. This work may be face to face, telephone, group, or via other media.

To deliver a range of evidence based one-to-one or group interventions.

To support events within the community.

To promote the service, and where necessary to generate referrals.

To work with clients with Long Term Physical Health Conditions

Main duties of the post

1. To use a range of evidence based tools and techniques for assessments, goals and motivating clients

2. To manage a varied caseload of clients

3. To work with groups of clients to help them achieve their goals

4. To collate and analyse performance data as necessary

5. To develop effective relationships with a range of external organisations and agencies

6. To promote the service to communities and agencies as appropriate

7. To keep accurate and up to date records of clients records

8. To ensure quality standards are adhered to and met and that audits are passed

9. To ensure all statutory responsibilities are followed and reported as required

10. Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to relevant regulation (e.g. BABCP Code of Ethics) and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

General work related expectations

1. To work within the Big Life groups values ethos and vision

2. To contribute to the development of the Big Life group

3. To work in accordance with all policies and procedures of the Big Life group, particularly (but not exclusively) Health and Safety; Information Governance and Safeguarding

4. To commit to own personal development and attend training or development activities as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (or nearing Qualification)
  • BABCP or BPS registered.

Experience

Essential

  • a. Experience of working with people facing a range of barriers and social issues.
  • b. Experience of managing a caseload of clients and keeping up to date records using a database.
  • c. Experience of working with individuals (1-2-1) and groups of people in different settings to help them achieve their goals.
  • d. Experience of working with a range of agencies and organisations to develop effective working relationships.
  • e. Experience in one or more of the following fields: mental health, family support, physical health, smoking cessation, diet and exercise, employment, social inclusion or debt management.
  • f. Experience of providing clinical interventions for common mental health problems.

Skills

Essential

  • a. Ability to use a database/ability to learn how to use a database.
  • b. Ability to assist clients to help them define and achieve their goals and aspirations.
  • c. Ability to manage a varied and complex work load effectively.
  • d. Ability to work well across a range of different subject areas such as housing, mental health, education and debt management for example.
  • e. Ability to work with staff from a range of agencies and organisations to better integrate services for clients.

Knowledge

Desirable

  • a. Knowledge of the barriers and issues facing our client group.
  • b. Knowledge of the local area your service is based in (community groups, services available as well as local demographics).

Personal

Desirable

  • a. Positive and outlook and a can-do attitude.
  • b. Personal resilience and flexible attitude in the face of difficulties.
  • c. Commitment to working towards the Big Life group ethos and values, including having a non-judgemental approach.
  • d. Commitment to personal development and willingness to regularly update skills and experience.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (or nearing Qualification)
  • BABCP or BPS registered.

Experience

Essential

  • a. Experience of working with people facing a range of barriers and social issues.
  • b. Experience of managing a caseload of clients and keeping up to date records using a database.
  • c. Experience of working with individuals (1-2-1) and groups of people in different settings to help them achieve their goals.
  • d. Experience of working with a range of agencies and organisations to develop effective working relationships.
  • e. Experience in one or more of the following fields: mental health, family support, physical health, smoking cessation, diet and exercise, employment, social inclusion or debt management.
  • f. Experience of providing clinical interventions for common mental health problems.

Skills

Essential

  • a. Ability to use a database/ability to learn how to use a database.
  • b. Ability to assist clients to help them define and achieve their goals and aspirations.
  • c. Ability to manage a varied and complex work load effectively.
  • d. Ability to work well across a range of different subject areas such as housing, mental health, education and debt management for example.
  • e. Ability to work with staff from a range of agencies and organisations to better integrate services for clients.

Knowledge

Desirable

  • a. Knowledge of the barriers and issues facing our client group.
  • b. Knowledge of the local area your service is based in (community groups, services available as well as local demographics).

Personal

Desirable

  • a. Positive and outlook and a can-do attitude.
  • b. Personal resilience and flexible attitude in the face of difficulties.
  • c. Commitment to working towards the Big Life group ethos and values, including having a non-judgemental approach.
  • d. Commitment to personal development and willingness to regularly update skills and experience.

UK Registration

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Additional information

UK Registration

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Employer details

Employer name

Self Help – Big Life Company

Address

Brookfield House

193-195 Wellington Road South

Stockport

Cheshire

SK2 6NG


Employer's website

https://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Self Help – Big Life Company

Address

Brookfield House

193-195 Wellington Road South

Stockport

Cheshire

SK2 6NG


Employer's website

https://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Mike Bradbury

mike.bradbury@thebiglifegroup.com

Details

Date posted

19 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,639 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0091-23-0015

Job locations

Brookfield House

193-195 Wellington Road South

Stockport

Cheshire

SK2 6NG


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