Job summary
Are you a qualified, or nearly qualified PWP?
Are you looking for a supportive team, in
which to learn and develop as a practitioner?
This role will be based within Talking Therapies Manchester (part
of the Big Life Group), You will work alongside other PWPs, e-Therapists, &
Counsellors within a stepped care model to provide a range of NICE approved low
intensity interventions for common mental health problems. Treatment will be delivered through a range of
modalities including face-to-face work, telephone therapy, eTherapy and
facilitating structured groups and stress tasters.
Successful
candidates will be skilled in delivering low intensity therapy, with the
ability to organise and prioritise their own workload, and will have
successfully completed an approved IAPT PWP Post Graduate Certificate (or be
near to qualification with all elements of the course succesfully passed/on
track to qualify on time) and must be BABCP or BPS registered.
Our service offers a supportive
environment to nearly or newly qualified PWPs, enabling you to develop in the
role, alongside a dedicated and compassionate team.
This role is hybrid, with a
mixture of home working, office based work and work in the community.
Main duties of the job
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
For more
information and for a full job description please visit www.thebiglifegroup.com/jobs
Please
note this role is subject to satisfactory internal references which will be
requested once your application has been received.
The
closing date for applications is Monday 12th August 2024 at 11.59pm. Applications
received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted.
Interviews will be arranged from mid-August. We do not accept referrals from agencies.
This post is exempt from
the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to enhanced DBS
checks.
About us
Talking Therapies Manchester can provide excellent opportunities for ongoing personal and professional
development through regular supervision, personal development plans, and
expansive training opportunities.
Big
Life is in the business of changing lives, creating opportunities for people
who have the least. When you become part of Big Life - as a staff or volunteer
- we want you to feel great about your time with us.
Your
health and happiness is important to us, so we offer a comprehensive staff
wellbeing package. It's important to us that staff feel great while they work
here. That partly comes from a supportive, flexible approach to managing and
nurturing our staff, but also from a wide range of perks, schemes and support,
which help make being part of Big Life a bit brighter.
The
Big Life group positively promotes diversity in the workforce.
The
Big Life group is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 SHS and any 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).
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 SHS and any 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).
Person Specification
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
Qualifications
Essential
- a. Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (or nearing Qualification)
- b. BABCP or BPS registered
Personal
Essential
- a. Positive 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 groups ethos and values, including having a non-judgemental approach
- d. Commitment to personal development and willingness to regularly update skills and experience
Knowledge
Essential
- 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)
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
Person Specification
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
Qualifications
Essential
- a. Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (or nearing Qualification)
- b. BABCP or BPS registered
Personal
Essential
- a. Positive 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 groups ethos and values, including having a non-judgemental approach
- d. Commitment to personal development and willingness to regularly update skills and experience
Knowledge
Essential
- 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)
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
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.
UK Registration
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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