We Are With You

Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (Ref:0038ZB)

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit 5 Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join WithYou's Surrey NHS Talking Therapies. WithYou is a leading national charity providing evidence based support for mental health, substance use, and family services across the UK.

Main duties of the job

We will provide you with the experience you need to learn the therapeutic skills to support clients with common mental health difficulties on their journey to recovery. You will be part of a supportive team of highly experienced practitioners and leaders, who are passionate about making a difference to people's lives. In addition, this exciting role includes an NHS funded Postgraduate Certificate Advanced Practice in Psychological Wellbeing with The University of Reading, which will give you the skills to deliver low intensity Guided Self Help interventions for people suffering with symptoms of anxiety and depression.

About us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,809 to £23,809 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1748533060-X2350

Job locations

Farringdon

City of London

EC1M 4DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The advertised salary is based on experience. You will receive the Surrey Fringe Allowance in addition to the advertised salary. This is a permanent full time role for 37.5 hours per week, dependent on successfully obtaining the Postgraduate Certificate as we are committed to your continued development and retention within our organisation. Please note there is a requirement to work at least one evening shift until 8pm once a week. The position will be home based, but you must be able to physically attend University of Reading in person throughout the course; this will usually be two consecutive days (days TBC) and there may be additional days that you will need to attend in person. There will be an additional expectation that you will deliver treatment in person in Surrey at least one day a week. Applicants cannot be registered as students on any other higher education courses, and must have graduated any courses by August 2025. We are planning to hold virtual interviews in July 2025 (dates TBC). Successful candidates will need to start employment on 3rd September 2024, subject to satisfactory checks. Information Sharing Please be aware that by applying for this position, you give your consent for your application information to be shared between our organisation and University of Reading as the education partner. How to apply If you're excited by the thought of making tangible differences to the lives of vulnerable individuals, we'd love you to apply by submitting your CV today, with a covering letter that showcases how you are suitable for the role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. The closing date for this role is Sunday 15th June, however, we would encourage you to apply as soon as you can, as we may have to close if we receive a sufficient number of applications. If you are undecided or want to learn more about our organisation and what it's like to work here, you can read the attached candidate pack. Benefits

  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • 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
  • DE&I 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, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    The advertised salary is based on experience. You will receive the Surrey Fringe Allowance in addition to the advertised salary. This is a permanent full time role for 37.5 hours per week, dependent on successfully obtaining the Postgraduate Certificate as we are committed to your continued development and retention within our organisation. Please note there is a requirement to work at least one evening shift until 8pm once a week. The position will be home based, but you must be able to physically attend University of Reading in person throughout the course; this will usually be two consecutive days (days TBC) and there may be additional days that you will need to attend in person. There will be an additional expectation that you will deliver treatment in person in Surrey at least one day a week. Applicants cannot be registered as students on any other higher education courses, and must have graduated any courses by August 2025. We are planning to hold virtual interviews in July 2025 (dates TBC). Successful candidates will need to start employment on 3rd September 2024, subject to satisfactory checks. Information Sharing Please be aware that by applying for this position, you give your consent for your application information to be shared between our organisation and University of Reading as the education partner. How to apply If you're excited by the thought of making tangible differences to the lives of vulnerable individuals, we'd love you to apply by submitting your CV today, with a covering letter that showcases how you are suitable for the role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. The closing date for this role is Sunday 15th June, however, we would encourage you to apply as soon as you can, as we may have to close if we receive a sufficient number of applications. If you are undecided or want to learn more about our organisation and what it's like to work here, you can read the attached candidate pack. Benefits

  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • 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
  • DE&I 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, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • 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.
    • Visa Requirements
    • As these roles are funded by Health Education England for home fees and not for international fees. The University requires you either need to have a UK passport, or have settled status in the UK. Only applicants that have the right to work in the UK without restriction and are eligible for Home Fee status, are able to access the training needed for this role. More information can be found here.
    • Route 1: Postgraduate route
    • Candidates with a degree can apply through this route. Preferably a Psychology degree, but any degree can be considered if you have a wealth of experience working in the mental health field. If you do not have a degree at 2:2 or a masters, you can write an essay to showcase your academic writing skills. You can find more information here.
    • Route 2: Graduate route
    • Candidates without a degree can apply if they have at least 3 passes at A-level or equivalent, in addition to a wealth of experience working in the mental health field. You should be able to demonstrate an ability to study at degree level, which would be assessed by completing an pre-entry essay. You can find more information here regarding the course.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Please note that if a high number of applications are received, we will use location as a desirable filter.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • 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.
    • Visa Requirements
    • As these roles are funded by Health Education England for home fees and not for international fees. The University requires you either need to have a UK passport, or have settled status in the UK. Only applicants that have the right to work in the UK without restriction and are eligible for Home Fee status, are able to access the training needed for this role. More information can be found here.
    • Route 1: Postgraduate route
    • Candidates with a degree can apply through this route. Preferably a Psychology degree, but any degree can be considered if you have a wealth of experience working in the mental health field. If you do not have a degree at 2:2 or a masters, you can write an essay to showcase your academic writing skills. You can find more information here.
    • Route 2: Graduate route
    • Candidates without a degree can apply if they have at least 3 passes at A-level or equivalent, in addition to a wealth of experience working in the mental health field. You should be able to demonstrate an ability to study at degree level, which would be assessed by completing an pre-entry essay. You can find more information here regarding the course.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Please note that if a high number of applications are received, we will use location as a desirable filter.

    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.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Farringdon

    City of London

    EC1M 4DH


    Employer's website

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


    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Farringdon

    City of London

    EC1M 4DH


    Employer's website

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


    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Manager

    Emily Frost

    Emily.frost@wearewithyou.org.uk

    07811056955

    Details

    Date posted

    02 June 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £23,809 to £23,809 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    oc-1748533060-X2350

    Job locations

    Farringdon

    City of London

    EC1M 4DH


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