Associate Wellbeing Practitioner

HIOW Healthcare; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization based in Wales is seeking an Associate Wellbeing Practitioner for a full-time position. The role involves assisting in the delivery of psychological interventions to patients experiencing anxiety and depression within a supportive team framework. Candidates should be motivated, understand mental health needs, and have relevant qualifications, with a commitment to providing equal opportunities. Note: This is not a remote position; in-person attendance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering psychological interventions is beneficial.
• Ability to work with diverse populations including various ages and disabilities.
• Familiarity with video, telephone, and face-to-face communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering psychological interventions under supervision.
• Support the Step 2 Team with additional duties.
• Attend weekly supervision sessions with a clinical supervisor.

Skills

Understanding of mental health issues

Commitment to equal opportunities

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in health care or psychology

Job description

NHS Talking Therapies Isle of Wight are seeking applications from highly motivated individuals to work as an Associate Wellbeing Practitioner. This a permanent, full-time position.

The post holder will assist in the delivery of protocol-driven psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified Practitioner within NHS Talking Therapies Isle of Wight. These interventions will be delivered to patients who experience anxiety disorders and depression and fall within clusters 1 to 4. This work may be via, video, telephone or face to face in a community clinic. The postholder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds, disabilities and ages, and should be committed to equal opportunities.

The successful candidate will be supported in their role by attending weekly supervision sessions with a clinical supervisor within the team. With this role being part of the wider Step 2 Team, there will be additional duties to support the Step 2 team.

The successful candidate will understand the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities and have an awareness of the application of psychology to health care.

Please note before applying this is not a remote working position as the successful candidate will be required to be available across the working week for in-person focused activities relating to the role.