Job summary
Are you highly
motivated and passionate about improving the lives of those experiencing common
mental health problems?
Do you have the skills to to organise and prioritise your own busy workload
whilst delivering excellent care?
Do you
have the ability to complete a PgCert in Low Intensity Interventions whilst
working in a busy NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression service?
If the answer is yes, we have an exciting opportunity to work as a trainee PWP with the NHS East Cheshire talking therapies team
This role is not remote and you will be required to travel to university and across East Cheshire.A car is not essential however you will need to make alternative travel arrangements to get to and from locations across East Cheshire, which covers a large area.
Successful applicants will attend Liverpool John Moores university to complete a PgCert in Low intensity interventions.
Fixed term from March 2025 - March 2026
37.5 Hours per Week
The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on 15/12/24.
Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not
be accepted. We reserve the right to close applications
early if capacity is reached due to high demand.
Main duties of the job
- Attend, engage with, and successfully complete a prescribed course of study through Liverpool John Moores University.
- Manage a caseload of clients, ensuring effective support and intervention delivery.
- Provide a diverse array of evidence-based one-to-one, group, telephone, and online interventions to clients.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to guide treatment planning and intervention strategies.
- Support community events to enhance outreach and engagement.
- Promote the service, actively seeking opportunities to generate referrals and expand access to mental health support
- Provide risk support and management when necessary to clients
Due to the volume of applications we cannot provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.
Once all applications have been shortlisted, applicants will receive an email to say if they have been successful/unsuccessful.
About us
NHS East Cheshire Talking Therapies is part The Big Life Group, which is a user led mental health charity that has developed considerable expertise in the field of primary care mental health.
The East Cheshire patch covers a vast area which includes Macclesfield, Poynton, Alderley Edge, Chelford, Knutsford, Bollington, Handforth, Wilmslow & Congleton
The charity currently delivers a range of services including self help support groups, cCBT services, counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The charity is funded by various NHS Trusts and works across the North West with the head office based in Hulme, Manchester.
Big Life is in the business of changing lives. We fight inequality by working with people and places to create opportunities and inspire change. Whatever service we deliver to help people to change their lives, we do things the Big Life Way.
The Big Life group positively promotes diversity in the workforce.
The Big Life groupis committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to train with NHS East Cheshire talking therapies as a PWP.
If you would like to know more about the and would like the opportunity to ask us some questions, please join us on the following live sessions
04/12/24 12pm-1pm
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cde787b7-be1c-43dd-96a2-403e4a17a4eb@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3
10/12/24 12pm-1pm
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d15aa1c2-580b-4bfb-9d57-8de548834e63@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3
As trainee PWP you will provide evidence based treatment for adults and will collaborate with a range of professionals in physical health, mental health and social care as well as with community organisations.
You will support people with depression and/or anxiety disorders by:
- conducting patient assessment and treatment sessions
- helping identify areas where the person wishes to change how they feel, think or behave
- carrying out risk assessments
- providing phone, online, face-to-face and group support
- liaising with other agencies and signposting patients to useful services, such as housing and employment
You will work with patients on a one-to-one basis or in groups or workshops. You may be based in a GP practice, healthcare centre or community venue such as a library or leisure centre. You may also work from home in some instances.
You will be provided with ongoing supervision to help you engage in self-reflection, seek and respond to feedback, and develop your professional knowledge and skills.
The role involves undertaking initial assessments and holding a high volume clinical caseload.
In this training role, you will provide Step 2 Guided Self-Help low intensity interventions whilst undertaking studies at Liverpool John Moores University.
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners support people experiencing depression and / or anxiety disorders, including people with long term physical health conditions such as diabetes and respiratory problems. This training post will equip you to provide guided low intensity interventions. You will be supported in the completion of both your academic study and clinical delivery by skilled and experienced supervisors.
We are looking for people with a commitment to deliver high quality evidence-based assessments and interventions, a willingness to learn new skills and a desire to improve the health and wellbeing of people anxiety and/or depression disorders. Both trainee and qualified PWPs play a critical role in helping shape the future direction of the Talking Therapies service.
Successful candidates will be motivated, resilient, efficient, empathic, supportive and will be required to have a good understanding of the needs of local populations and familiarise themselves with local knowledge of services. It is not an essential requirement but it is desirable for applicants to have an understanding of the local area & services available to clients
For this role we are seeking applicants with significant experience of supporting and working with people facing a range of barriers, mental health difficulties and social issues.
The trainee PWP role can be challenging as it requires working fulltime, managing a case load of clients and your own diary. You will be adapting to working with a new team & external services and working with a number of new systems & databases. As part of the role you will regularly be giving and receiving feedback/ constructive criticism & role playing with peers. You will also be completing a post graduate course which requires 100% attendance and will complete academic work which includes completing a portfolio, essays, roleplay based assessments, recording sessions with clients and presentations. Whilst there are opportunities to complete university work on assigned study days, it is an expectation that trainees complete university work outside of working hours.
As a result of the above we encourage applications from those who are able to demonstrate; resilience, ability to adapt to new working environments, are able to manage their diary and caseload, have academic ability to complete the course, willingness to receive and reflect on feedback. This is a fixed term contract therefore applicants must be able to work at a fast pace and easily adapt.
Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited to an interview early January 2025. As part of the interview applicants may be required to complete a presentation and/or a role play. Details of this will be shared after shortlisting
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to train with NHS East Cheshire talking therapies as a PWP.
If you would like to know more about the and would like the opportunity to ask us some questions, please join us on the following live sessions
04/12/24 12pm-1pm
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cde787b7-be1c-43dd-96a2-403e4a17a4eb@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3
10/12/24 12pm-1pm
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d15aa1c2-580b-4bfb-9d57-8de548834e63@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3
As trainee PWP you will provide evidence based treatment for adults and will collaborate with a range of professionals in physical health, mental health and social care as well as with community organisations.
You will support people with depression and/or anxiety disorders by:
- conducting patient assessment and treatment sessions
- helping identify areas where the person wishes to change how they feel, think or behave
- carrying out risk assessments
- providing phone, online, face-to-face and group support
- liaising with other agencies and signposting patients to useful services, such as housing and employment
You will work with patients on a one-to-one basis or in groups or workshops. You may be based in a GP practice, healthcare centre or community venue such as a library or leisure centre. You may also work from home in some instances.
You will be provided with ongoing supervision to help you engage in self-reflection, seek and respond to feedback, and develop your professional knowledge and skills.
The role involves undertaking initial assessments and holding a high volume clinical caseload.
In this training role, you will provide Step 2 Guided Self-Help low intensity interventions whilst undertaking studies at Liverpool John Moores University.
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners support people experiencing depression and / or anxiety disorders, including people with long term physical health conditions such as diabetes and respiratory problems. This training post will equip you to provide guided low intensity interventions. You will be supported in the completion of both your academic study and clinical delivery by skilled and experienced supervisors.
We are looking for people with a commitment to deliver high quality evidence-based assessments and interventions, a willingness to learn new skills and a desire to improve the health and wellbeing of people anxiety and/or depression disorders. Both trainee and qualified PWPs play a critical role in helping shape the future direction of the Talking Therapies service.
Successful candidates will be motivated, resilient, efficient, empathic, supportive and will be required to have a good understanding of the needs of local populations and familiarise themselves with local knowledge of services. It is not an essential requirement but it is desirable for applicants to have an understanding of the local area & services available to clients
For this role we are seeking applicants with significant experience of supporting and working with people facing a range of barriers, mental health difficulties and social issues.
The trainee PWP role can be challenging as it requires working fulltime, managing a case load of clients and your own diary. You will be adapting to working with a new team & external services and working with a number of new systems & databases. As part of the role you will regularly be giving and receiving feedback/ constructive criticism & role playing with peers. You will also be completing a post graduate course which requires 100% attendance and will complete academic work which includes completing a portfolio, essays, roleplay based assessments, recording sessions with clients and presentations. Whilst there are opportunities to complete university work on assigned study days, it is an expectation that trainees complete university work outside of working hours.
As a result of the above we encourage applications from those who are able to demonstrate; resilience, ability to adapt to new working environments, are able to manage their diary and caseload, have academic ability to complete the course, willingness to receive and reflect on feedback. This is a fixed term contract therefore applicants must be able to work at a fast pace and easily adapt.
Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited to an interview early January 2025. As part of the interview applicants may be required to complete a presentation and/or a role play. Details of this will be shared after shortlisting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- For this advert we are able to offer 2 routes to completing the trainee PWP course.
- We are able to offer the level 7 pathway which is for those who hold a degree (2:2 or above).
- We offer the level 6 pathway for those who hold relevant level 5 qualifications and have 2 years relevant experience in a mental health setting. If you are shortlisted you will need to submit and pass an academic piece to the university. Should this piece not be marked as a pass, you will unfortunately not be eligible for the role and invite to interview will be withdrew
- Additionally, we are able to offer the apprenticeship pathway for those who do not hold a degree or level 5 qualification however do hold a Maths & English GCSE (C or above and no higher qualification that an a-level) and would suit adults whose work has given them a minimum of 2 years experience ideally in mental health or relevant, substantial experience that would prepare them for this professional role. This advert is not for the apprenticeship route and can be found here:
- https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0091-24-0015
Experience
Essential
- a. Significant experience of working with people facing a range of barriers, mental health difficulties 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
Desirable
- - Experience working in an NHS talking therapies service
- - Knowledge and understanding of the East Cheshire area and the local services
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
Personal
Essential
- a. Positive and outlook and a can do attitude
- b. Personal resilience and flexible attitude in the face of difficulties
- c. Ability to work flexibly (including evening and/or weekend work)
- d. Commitment to working towards the Big Life groups ethos and values, including having a non-judgemental approach
- e. Commitment to personal development and willingness to regularly update skills and experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- For this advert we are able to offer 2 routes to completing the trainee PWP course.
- We are able to offer the level 7 pathway which is for those who hold a degree (2:2 or above).
- We offer the level 6 pathway for those who hold relevant level 5 qualifications and have 2 years relevant experience in a mental health setting. If you are shortlisted you will need to submit and pass an academic piece to the university. Should this piece not be marked as a pass, you will unfortunately not be eligible for the role and invite to interview will be withdrew
- Additionally, we are able to offer the apprenticeship pathway for those who do not hold a degree or level 5 qualification however do hold a Maths & English GCSE (C or above and no higher qualification that an a-level) and would suit adults whose work has given them a minimum of 2 years experience ideally in mental health or relevant, substantial experience that would prepare them for this professional role. This advert is not for the apprenticeship route and can be found here:
- https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0091-24-0015
Experience
Essential
- a. Significant experience of working with people facing a range of barriers, mental health difficulties 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
Desirable
- - Experience working in an NHS talking therapies service
- - Knowledge and understanding of the East Cheshire area and the local services
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
Personal
Essential
- a. Positive and outlook and a can do attitude
- b. Personal resilience and flexible attitude in the face of difficulties
- c. Ability to work flexibly (including evening and/or weekend work)
- d. Commitment to working towards the Big Life groups ethos and values, including having a non-judgemental approach
- e. Commitment to personal development and willingness to regularly update skills and experience
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.
