Job summary
We are looking for qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join us in delivering the best care we can to our patients.
The PWP role is highly valued and seen as an integral part of what we do. Our PWPs provide disorder specific assessments and evidence-based low intensity CBT interventions for people with anxiety disorders and/or depression. We work to the stepped care model to provide the least intrusive and most appropriate level of care to meet the needs of the person. Therefore, our PWPs will offer a wide range of treatments, including telephone and online treatment, cCBT programmes, psycho-educational groups, courses, workshops, webinars and one-to-one work. Adapting what we offer to make our treatments more accessible is a critical characteristic of what we do.
Being a PWP with us means joining a provider who really values the PWP role and we have PWP preceptorship and career development opportunities through to senior management and clinical roles.
As you will already know, the PWP role is fast-paced and carries a high-volume caseload. We listen to our PWPs wellbeing needs and provide clinical CPD and high-quality resources to enable you to support people effectively. The role is varied and constantly evolving with the evidence base and guidance and you can be a part of our evolution if you join us.
Main duties of the job
We have permanent, full & part-time (min 22.5 hours per week) roles available, working between the hours of 8am 8pm Monday to Friday with onsite and hybrid options available.
We would love to hear from you if you possess the following:
- Holds a PG or UG certificate in Low Intensity Interventions from a recognised BPS accredited PWP training providerORholds a MSci Applied Psychology integrated with PWP qualification with dual BPS accreditation as PWP trainingORholds a PWP Apprenticeship training qualification from a BPS accredited PWP training programme.
- Hold PWP Registration (or be working towards) with BABCP or BPS.
- Are looking to work for an innovative provider who really values you, the role of the PWP and your career development.
- Have a proven track record of delivering high quality disorder specific assessments and Low Intensity CBT interventions that reflect local and national priorities and targets.
- Able to demonstrate good therapeutic relationships with people.
- Able to undertake thorough risk assessments.
- Are an inspirational and collaborative team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to organise high volume workload to ensure effective prioritisation and delivery of objectives.
- Are flexible to meet the needs of the service.
- Are committed to improving access to psychological therapies and working within these services for your future career development.
About us
Were a non-profit, working on behalf of the NHS and local authorities. Were dedicated to supporting people and communities across the country with their mental health. Were here so no one has to struggle alone.
What we offer in return
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years service) and the option to purchase or sell day
- Enhanced pension
- Refer a Friend payment
- Wagestream-ability torelease earnings, giving youinstant access to your pay
- Vitality Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
- Free Will Writing and Confidential Financial Advice
- Technology salary sacrifice scheme for home appliances, tablets, mobiles, TVs, fitness trackers and more
- A supportive culture that values work-life balance including agile working and the option to apply for flexible working from day one, career breaks, and up to a weeks special leave a year to help you manage unexpected life events
- Various colleague networks including neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ and BAME
- Ongoing CPD Through our brand new 'Elevate' programme, we work with experts from across the country to bring high-quality CPD to our teams, to help further their skills and knowledge and improve the support we provide
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary
Job description
Job responsibilities
The PWP role within Everyturn Mental Health is highly valued. It is an integral part of
what we do. Our PWPs provide disorder specific assessments and evidence-based low
intensity CBT interventions for people with anxiety disorders and/or depression. They
offer a wide range of treatments, including telephone and online treatment,
computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) programmes, psycho-educational
groups, courses, workshops, webinars and one-to-one work. Adapting what we offer to
make our treatments accessible is a critical characteristic.
Being a PWP within Everyturn Mental Health means joining a provider who really
values the role at every level of the organisation. We have PWP preceptorship and
career development opportunities through to Senior Management and Clinical roles.
We listen to our PWP wellbeing needs and provide CPD, self-care sessions and
resources to enable you to be the best PWP you can be.
As you will know, the PWP role is fast-paced and carries a high-volume caseload, with
support through case management, clinical skills supervision and our new monthly selfcare sessions. As a qualified PWP you can expect to close over 250 cases per year,
helping those people at their most vulnerable time and providing them with the tools
and support to feel better. The role is varied and constantly evolving with the evidence
base and guidance and you can be a part of our evolution if you join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The PWP role within Everyturn Mental Health is highly valued. It is an integral part of
what we do. Our PWPs provide disorder specific assessments and evidence-based low
intensity CBT interventions for people with anxiety disorders and/or depression. They
offer a wide range of treatments, including telephone and online treatment,
computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) programmes, psycho-educational
groups, courses, workshops, webinars and one-to-one work. Adapting what we offer to
make our treatments accessible is a critical characteristic.
Being a PWP within Everyturn Mental Health means joining a provider who really
values the role at every level of the organisation. We have PWP preceptorship and
career development opportunities through to Senior Management and Clinical roles.
We listen to our PWP wellbeing needs and provide CPD, self-care sessions and
resources to enable you to be the best PWP you can be.
As you will know, the PWP role is fast-paced and carries a high-volume caseload, with
support through case management, clinical skills supervision and our new monthly selfcare sessions. As a qualified PWP you can expect to close over 250 cases per year,
helping those people at their most vulnerable time and providing them with the tools
and support to feel better. The role is varied and constantly evolving with the evidence
base and guidance and you can be a part of our evolution if you join us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds a PG or UG certificate in Low Intensity Interventions from a recognised BPS accredited PWP training provider OR holds a MSci Applied Psychology integrated with PWP qualification with dual BPS accreditation as PWP training OR holds a PWP Apprenticeship training qualification from a BPS accredited PWP training programme.
- Hold PWP Registration (or be working towards) with BABCP or BPS.
Desirable
- Health related undergraduate / postgraduate degree or relevant Care qualifications/training
- PWP Supervisor training certificate (or willingness to attend)
- IAPT Long Term Conditions training & certificate (or willingness to attend)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem utilising low intensity CBT in the PWP role
- Evidence of managing a high-volume caseload
- Experience of working within an IAPT service and achieving good individual outcomes in patient work
- Demonstrates experience in robust risk management processes
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Demonstrates the ability to work within the boundaries of confidentiality
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Experience of using IAPT data management systems
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating groups, courses and/or webinars
- Experience of supporting Computerised CBT (cCBT)
- Evidence of working to meet needs in the local community
- Experience in evaluating service delivery through undertaking audit or research
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds a PG or UG certificate in Low Intensity Interventions from a recognised BPS accredited PWP training provider OR holds a MSci Applied Psychology integrated with PWP qualification with dual BPS accreditation as PWP training OR holds a PWP Apprenticeship training qualification from a BPS accredited PWP training programme.
- Hold PWP Registration (or be working towards) with BABCP or BPS.
Desirable
- Health related undergraduate / postgraduate degree or relevant Care qualifications/training
- PWP Supervisor training certificate (or willingness to attend)
- IAPT Long Term Conditions training & certificate (or willingness to attend)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem utilising low intensity CBT in the PWP role
- Evidence of managing a high-volume caseload
- Experience of working within an IAPT service and achieving good individual outcomes in patient work
- Demonstrates experience in robust risk management processes
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Demonstrates the ability to work within the boundaries of confidentiality
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Experience of using IAPT data management systems
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating groups, courses and/or webinars
- Experience of supporting Computerised CBT (cCBT)
- Evidence of working to meet needs in the local community
- Experience in evaluating service delivery through undertaking audit or research
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
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.
