Job summary
Wolverhampton Talking Therapies Service for Anxiety and Depression (TTAD) are looking to recruit Apprentice Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to work in a well-established clinical workforce of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapists and Counsellors.
The clinical components of this role will be fulfilled through working 4 days per week with Wolverhampton TTAD, and the academic training will be with Staffordshire University.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve one day per week attending university and four days a week in service providing client-centred assessments and evidence-based psychological treatments to those with common mental health difficulties.We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate individuals looking to further their career in the mental health sector
To meet eligibility for this role and its training component, you must meet the followingessential criteria:
- Level 2 English and Maths prior to starting the apprenticeship (evidence will be required).
- Significant relevant experience in caring for people, particularly those experiencing mental health difficulties which can be through paid, voluntary, or through expertise gained by experience of mental health difficulties.
- Availability to attend university and office in person.
- Applicants should demonstrate evidence of good interpersonal skills, and openness to learn new skills and knowledge.
About us
Wolverhampton Talking Therapies offers intervention for Depression and all anxiety disorders. As a service we consistently excel with above average moving to recovery rates, positive client feedback and exceptionally high job satisfaction from our team.
The service offers a number of evidence-based psychological interventions both at step 2 and step 3 as proposed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance.
The post holders will work alongside other Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners in providing step 2 evidence-based psychological treatments.
The step 2 service offers a combination of Computerised Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Telephone one-to-one Low Intensity CBT, and face-to-face one-to-one Low Intensity CBT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a developmental post and suitable candidates are provided with intensive training and supervision to work in the role. Successful candidates will study on the Graduate Certificate in Psychological Wellbeing Practice with the Staffordshire University.
4 days per week will be spent in service gaining invaluable clinical experience, assessing and working with people from local communities, and 1 day per week studying with the university. This may be a combination of in person and remote learning.
Applicants will only be offered an apprenticeship post if they meet the eligibility criteria for apprenticeship funding as set out by the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
Those without a valid permit to work and study in the UK are not eligible to apply for this position, and applicants need to have been a UK resident for at least three years.
All applicants must have the ability to travel independently as required.
Please be aware that when applying for this post there is a requirement that the post-holder will apply for and complete the Psychological Therapies Practice PGCert training course with Staffordshire University. If the post-holder is unsuccessful in completing and qualifying in this course their employment contract will cease.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a developmental post and suitable candidates are provided with intensive training and supervision to work in the role. Successful candidates will study on the Graduate Certificate in Psychological Wellbeing Practice with the Staffordshire University.
4 days per week will be spent in service gaining invaluable clinical experience, assessing and working with people from local communities, and 1 day per week studying with the university. This may be a combination of in person and remote learning.
Applicants will only be offered an apprenticeship post if they meet the eligibility criteria for apprenticeship funding as set out by the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
Those without a valid permit to work and study in the UK are not eligible to apply for this position, and applicants need to have been a UK resident for at least three years.
All applicants must have the ability to travel independently as required.
Please be aware that when applying for this post there is a requirement that the post-holder will apply for and complete the Psychological Therapies Practice PGCert training course with Staffordshire University. If the post-holder is unsuccessful in completing and qualifying in this course their employment contract will cease.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- Evidence of required Maths and English qualifications
- Relevant professional experience in mental health
- Knowledge and skills of working within a diverse client group
Desirable
- Experience of managing and organising own workload
- Knowledge and skills in conducting assessments with clients
- Knowledge and skills in referring or signposting clients to other services
- An understanding of the context of IAPT stepped care model
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to use IT systems
- Effective administration skills (accurate record keeping)
Desirable
- Ability to liaise with other disciplines
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- Evidence of required Maths and English qualifications
- Relevant professional experience in mental health
- Knowledge and skills of working within a diverse client group
Desirable
- Experience of managing and organising own workload
- Knowledge and skills in conducting assessments with clients
- Knowledge and skills in referring or signposting clients to other services
- An understanding of the context of IAPT stepped care model
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to use IT systems
- Effective administration skills (accurate record keeping)
Desirable
- Ability to liaise with other disciplines
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
