Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Location: Sefton / Unit 5, Stella Nova, Washington Parade, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 4TQ Salary: Band 5 - £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week MHM is one of the UK's most innovative organisations working with people with complex needs. We have a dedicated and experienced staff team of over 350 people providing a comprehensive range of services which cover every aspect of individuals' lives, from employment and housing to community support and psychological services. At MHM we help people achieve good mental and physical wellbeing and live life to the full. We are looking to recruit within our Sefton Talking Therapies service. We are looking to further extend our Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner workforce and are now looking for an enthusiastic PWP to join Sefton Talking Therapies (IAPT). Individuals will have gained the IAPT Post-Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity Interventions and be registered with the BABCP or BPS. You must be able to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication; be able to establish good therapeutic relationships with people and be computer literate. Newly qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. At Sefton Talking Therapies service we offer PWPs high quality supervision and opportunities for continual professional development. PWPs are supported to become proficient in psychological assessment, delivering a range of low-intensity psychological treatments for anxiety disorders and depression - psycho-education, behavioural activation, medication management, problem solving and guided self-help. A good knowledge and understanding of the Talking Therapies programme for Common Mental Health Disorders, particularly the PWP role within stepped-care, will be essential. Closing date: 21st March 2025 Interview date: TBC Please apply early - We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. For an informal discussion, please contact: Leah Moffatt, Step 2 Lead, . MHM offers excellent training and development opportunities, flexible working (where appropriate),child care voucher scheme, 27 days annual leave per annum/pro rata, plus statutory holidays and a 5% contributory pension scheme. Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application. MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• We are looking to further extend our Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner workforce and are now looking for an enthusiastic PWP to join Sefton Talking Therapies (IAPT). Individuals will have gained the IAPT Post-Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity Interventions and be registered with the BABCP or BPS.

Experience

Essential

• You must be able to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication; be able to establish good therapeutic relationships with people and be computer literate. Newly qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

Mental Health Matters

Address

Sefton / Unit 5, Stella Nova, Washington Parade, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 4TQ

Bootle

L20 4TQ

Employer's website

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