Job responsibilities
All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised Are you a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner looking to join a values-driven, forward-thinking charity that values the PWP wellbeing, and believes in clinical excellence at step 2? WithYou is a leading national charity providing evidence based support for mental health, substance use, and family services across the UK. We are passionate about truly making a difference to people's lives and providing free therapy for those that need it. Because we want them to be the best PWPs that they can be, we are proud to provide our PWPs with the following:
Clinical and case management supervision, 4 weekly reflective practice groups and group supervision, additional ad hoc supervision, which is above and beyond the National Talking Therapies recommended amountA supportive Step 2 Clinical Lead team that advocate for clinical excellence and incorporate our therapists views into service changeDeliver an in house high quality monthly CPD programme covering a range of topics such as refreshers of key PWP interventions, working with clients from neurodivergent and LGBTQI+ communities. Career development opportunities such as accessing Long-Term Conditions or PWP Supervisor training, becoming a Champion, or applying for roles such as Step 2 Manager or Step 2 Clinical LeadWe also lead interface meetings with Secondary Care services, to improve client journeyAs an extra bonus we will also pay the yearly fees for your BABCP registration We can consider different flexible working arrangements regardless of the length of service. This could look like condensed working patterns or moving working hours to support responsibilities, such as collecting your children from school. Benefits We want you to love coming to work, feeling fulfilled, valued and maintaining a healthy work-life balance, that's why we focus on the things that are important to you. These are a few of the great benefits that we offer:
28 days holiday plus a bank holiday allowance (pro rata for part-time staff) 2 days paid volunteer leave per year1 additional day of annual leave for 5 years serviceAccess to discounts at a range of retailers through the Blue Light SchemeAuto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension schemeFlexible working opportunities including hybrid workingAccess to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeingUp to 6 month unpaid sabbaticals for career breaks, eligible after one year of service We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period Additional Information This is a permanent full time role for 37.5 hours per week. The position will be home based, but travel within Kent will be needed for in person client work in the community, team training and meetings. Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check. IND HP Join our team as a valued PWP and you will be surrounded by like minded individuals, who value clinical excellence. To hear first hand from PWPs that work in our service about why WithYou is a fantastic place to work you can watch the recording of this PWP Careers Event and read this Candidate Pack. Diversity Statement As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans.
