Job summary
The
PWP will...
- Deliver
structured, evidence-based, low-intensity psychological interventions for
individuals with mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression
- Manage
a varied caseload and independently assess, plan, and review
interventions
- Help
improve access to psychological therapies through individual, group, and
online interventions
- Promote
recovery, resilience, and wellbeing within the local community
- Contribute
to service development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement
- Foster
strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to support
holistic, person-centred care.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
and Client-Facing
Conduct
assessments and deliver low-intensity, evidence-based interventions
Manage
a high-volume caseload of clients with common mental health problems
Provide
psychoeducation and structured self-help programmes in one-to-one and
group formats
Use
validated outcome measures to track progress and
guide treatment planning
Assess
and manage risk in line with service
policy
Support
clients in achieving goals using a structured, person-centred
approach
Work
with diverse clients in a culturally appropriate
manner
Case
Management
Manage
a diverse caseload with autonomy and appropriate clinical judgement
Liaise
effectively with GPs, referrers and community services to ensure
joined-up care
Service
Development and Quality Assurance
Maintain
accurate and timely electronic client records and clinical notes
Collect
and input outcome measures and contribute to service evaluation
Contribute
to service promotion and outreach, including events and
awareness campaigns
Collaboration
and Outreach
Develop
working relationships with a range of statutory and voluntary sector
partners
Promote
the service in community and healthcare settings and contribute to
outreach events to encourage referrals and access
Supervision
and Learning
Receive
and contribute to regular case management and clinical skills supervision
Support
the development of trainee PWPs and colleagues
About us
Gaddum
is a mental health and carers charity supporting people of all ages. As well as
providing services we act as an anchor institution to support the
sustainability and development of the wider VCSE sector. Our vision is for
every individual and community we walk alongside to have equitable health,
wealth and self.
Our
Mission
Being
almost 200 years old, Gaddum has seen some of the most challenging and
inequitable times in the UKs history, and the world we are living in is still
one where so many dont have the opportunities or resources they need to
achieve their aspirations. Today we continue our mission and we will do this
by supporting, influencing, and campaigning as we push for equitable health,
wealth and self.
We
amplify the voices of the communities we serve, and we empower individuals to
overcome challenges by listening, supporting, and advocating for their needs.
We
believe
everyone has
mental health, and it is as important as physical health
life can be hard,
and everyone needs a helping hand sometimes
everyone has a
right to support, when and how they need it, and that no one should be
overlooked
in being of
service by holding the whole individual at the heart of our approach and
embracing solutions that lie within communities
there is
injustice in the world but both systems and society can change for the better
we can be agents
of positive change; working with others, learning from diverse lived experience,
and advocating for fairness
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full Job Description and Person Specification is attached to this listing, please download this document for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full Job Description and Person Specification is attached to this listing, please download this document for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to completing ongoing training and using supervision effectively
- Ability to travel to training provider and service locations
- Maintaining registration with BABCP
Desirable
- Additional languages spoken
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence-based PWP qualification e.g. PGCert or equivalent from an accredited training provider
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above
- Eligible for or working towards registration with BABCP
Desirable
- Training in health, social care, or psychological therapy
- Qualification in PWP caseload management or supervision
- Additional training in CBT-informed interventions or specific client groups e.g. perinatal, LTCs
Experience
Essential
- Experience delivering low-intensity, CBT-based interventions to clients with depression and/or anxiety
- Experience managing a high-volume caseload
- Understanding of common mental health problems e.g. depression, anxiety
- Experience of using client databases or electronic records
- Familiarity with Talking Therapies services, targets, and outcome measures
Desirable
- Experience working across diverse settings e.g. 1:1, group, digital
- Experience working with multiple agencies and community organisations
- Experience supporting others through mentoring or supervision
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to deliver a range of low-intensity interventions across multiple platforms in person, phone, online
- Ability to make clinical decisions regarding suitability for treatment, risk, and step-up or down
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Skilled in managing personal workload, deadlines, and KPIs in a high-paced environment
- Proficient with digital tools and clinical data systems
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality
Desirable
- Able to adapt therapeutic approaches for diverse communities
Values and Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates empathy, compassion, and non-judgmental attitude
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and anti-oppressive practice
- Self-reflective and open to learning
- Positive attitude and ability to remain resilient under pressure
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to completing ongoing training and using supervision effectively
- Ability to travel to training provider and service locations
- Maintaining registration with BABCP
Desirable
- Additional languages spoken
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence-based PWP qualification e.g. PGCert or equivalent from an accredited training provider
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above
- Eligible for or working towards registration with BABCP
Desirable
- Training in health, social care, or psychological therapy
- Qualification in PWP caseload management or supervision
- Additional training in CBT-informed interventions or specific client groups e.g. perinatal, LTCs
Experience
Essential
- Experience delivering low-intensity, CBT-based interventions to clients with depression and/or anxiety
- Experience managing a high-volume caseload
- Understanding of common mental health problems e.g. depression, anxiety
- Experience of using client databases or electronic records
- Familiarity with Talking Therapies services, targets, and outcome measures
Desirable
- Experience working across diverse settings e.g. 1:1, group, digital
- Experience working with multiple agencies and community organisations
- Experience supporting others through mentoring or supervision
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to deliver a range of low-intensity interventions across multiple platforms in person, phone, online
- Ability to make clinical decisions regarding suitability for treatment, risk, and step-up or down
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Skilled in managing personal workload, deadlines, and KPIs in a high-paced environment
- Proficient with digital tools and clinical data systems
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality
Desirable
- Able to adapt therapeutic approaches for diverse communities
Values and Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates empathy, compassion, and non-judgmental attitude
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and anti-oppressive practice
- Self-reflective and open to learning
- Positive attitude and ability to remain resilient under pressure
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
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
