Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner within the mental health team at HMP Forest Bank.
HMP Forest Bank is a Category B prison which houses male prisoners aged 18 upwards. The prison is operated by Sodexo Justice Services who work in partnership with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust to provide a high standard to mental health care to those in their custody.
The post holder will work within the psychological therapies team providing low intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. The training will equip the post holder to provide a range of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression related difficulties.
The post holder will be enrolled in the Graduate Certificate Promoting Psychological Wellbeing course which commences in March '24 at University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN). On successful completion of this programme, this post will be uplifted to a AFC Band 5 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner role.
This role is based on site at HMP Forest Bank and the successful applicant will work with offenders on both a 1:1 basis and in groups.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will attend all taught (UCLAN) and self-study days required by the education provider, as specified within the National Low Intensity curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.
The post holder will work within a team who offer and deliver low intensity, psychologically informed interventions to address mild to moderate mental health problems.
The model of care used by the service is the stepped care model of care which the post holder will contribute to in the delivery of individualised care and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing.
We would welcome applicants who have a genuine interest in working within the Health and Justice setting in prison. The successful applicant will receive regular clinical and managerial supervision along with excellent training and development opportunities within GMMH.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 36% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 72% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 36% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 72% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational training in health related subject.
Desirable
- Accredited qualification in health related subject
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced mental health problems
Desirable
- Experience of working with offenders either within a prison, an inpatient setting or in the community
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present within the stepped care model
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
Desirable
- Demonstrates a knowledge of trauma informed care
Skills
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
- Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
Desirable
- Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational training in health related subject.
Desirable
- Accredited qualification in health related subject
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced mental health problems
Desirable
- Experience of working with offenders either within a prison, an inpatient setting or in the community
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present within the stepped care model
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
Desirable
- Demonstrates a knowledge of trauma informed care
Skills
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
- Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
Desirable
- Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
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).
