Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Alliance Psychological Services Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in mental health is recruiting qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) to deliver low intensity psychological interventions as part of the NHS Talking Therapies service. Ideal candidates will hold a BPS accredited qualification and have experience working in mental healthcare. The role includes assessments and client management. Hybrid working options will be discussed, but this is not a fully remote position. Competitive benefits include training, annual leave, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

38 days annual leave pro-rata

EAP health scheme

3% contributory pension scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• BPS accredited PWPrefix course qualification at level 6 or 7.
• Clear record of Continuing Professional Development.
• Experience of working in a mental healthcare setting essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide low intensity psychological interventions.
• Conduct assessments and support referred patients.
• Promote welfare of service users, ensuring safeguarding standards are met.

Skills

Experience in mental healthcare settings

Ability to manage caseload and time

Competence in psychological assessments

Excellent communication skills

Education

Level 6 or 7 qualification from a BPS Accredited PWP Training Course

Active PWP registration with BPS or BABCP

Job description

Alliance Psychological Services is an independent provider of counselling and psychological therapy services based in the Tees Valley area and working across the North‑East region. We are working in partnership with Teesside Mind to deliver the IMPACT on Teesside service.

APPLICANTS MUST HOLD THE RELEVANT PWP COURSE QUALIFICATION. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THIS WILL BE DECLINED.

We are currently recruiting for qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs). This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our innovative Impact on Teesside NHS Talking Therapies service, working with adults aged 16+ within the framework of the national NHS Talking Therapies (for Anxiety and Depression) Programme, delivering a variety of low intensity interventions via face‑to‑face, telephone, and digital modalities.

The successful post holders must hold a BPS accredited PWPrefix course qualification (at either level معنی 6 or 7), be enthusiastic, hardworking, and able to meet specified targets in order to deliver a high‑quality Primary Care Mental Health Service.

This advert may be closed early depending on volume of applications received.

Impact on Teesside has responsibility for safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults within our service. Part of this is following safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is also a requirement that all staff understand this is each persons individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of our clients.

Successful applicants will be employed by one of the organisations within the partnership which will be discussed at appointment.

You must have the right to work in the UK as we are currently unable to offer working visa opportunities.

Whilst we continue to offer a range of ways for people to access our services including face‑to‑face appointments across the Teesside area, we will be happy to discuss options for hybrid working in line with patient and service needs. Although we will consider hybrid working opportunities, please.chapter deceptively that this ħafna will not be a fully remote post.

For more information on this post please contact us on [e-mail].

Closing date for applications: 16.1.26

Interview dates: eitherretrying w/c 26.01.26 or 02.02.26 in hielt.

Please note that due to the nature of the duties of these roles, an enhanced criminal records disclosure will be sought in the event of a successful application.

About us

Alliance offers first‑rate training and development opportunities, 38 days annual leave pro‑rata, rising 1 day every 5 years of service (as well as the option to purchase additional annual leave) EAP health scheme including costs toward optician, dentist, physio, life insurance and shopping discounts and a 3 % contributory pension scheme. We offer lots of health and wellbeing initiatives for our staff and promote flexible working for a positive work‑life balance.

At Teesside Mind our staff are at the core of all we do. To offer the best possible services we require the best people within our team. We aim to offer varied and rewarding roles with substantial development opportunities. We hope to provide a sense of community and a sense of belonging to something meaningful. Mind also offers up to 40 days annual leave pro‑rata, commencing at 34 days (inc BH) and rising 1 day every year of service (up to a maximum of 40 days inc BH). We offer up to 2 days paid per year for volunteering with other organisations, Spectrum Health, and shopping discounts. We also offer lotsShows down to health and well‑being initiatives for our staff and promote flexible working for a positive work‑life balance.

Job responsibilities

The postholder will provide a range of evidence‑based low intensity psychological interventions within the framework of the national NHS England Talking Therapies programme, as part of the Impact on Teesside NHS Talking Therapies service. The post-holderInvent tells work within Impact’s duty team where they will offer assessment and support to patients referred into the service. This position may require flexible hours between 8 am until 8 pm weekdays.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To work as a member of the Impact on Teesside Talking Therapies team templates:

• To create and maintain effective working relationships within the wider Impact team and elsewhere
• ಟ್ಟ to offer advice and\views support to other members of the wider Primary Care Team, including GPs and other Health Professionals, on mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for patients with mental health needs,
• To liaise effectively with Secondary Care and voluntary sector organisations and services.
• To attend meetings and provide reports as required
• To assist in the development and promotion of the service

To provide a range of low intensity CBT interventions

• To provide assessment, including risk assessment, of clients referred to Impact on Teess Chats, involving making decisions around treatment/sharing pathways, as well as supporting with any sign‑posting and onward referrals where clients may require other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies其次
• To select and deliver a range of low intensity CBT interventions in collaboration with the client via a range of modalities, including telephone, face‑to‑face and group work
• To work within an appropriate time framework
• To maintain clients confidentiality within agreed guidelines

Safeguarding

• Responsible for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults by always promoting the welfare of service users and operating within local policies and procedures
• Taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and vulnerable adults at risk of significant harm, whilst receiving support and guidance from supervisors/senior members of staff and specialist teams
• Signposting and/or referring families to Early Help services when required
• To share appropriate information with other agencies regarding the service users wellbeing and progress,မွာ within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information sharing protocols

To provide a professional and ethical service

• To maintain appropriate records including all required assessment and evaluation tools
• To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development activities both as required for the purposes of PWP registration as per professional body guidance and as identified through Impacts Professional Development and Appraisal System
• To engage with the required amount of clinical & caseload management supervision from a qualified PWP supervisor within Impacts Supervision Programme & in line with PWP registration çıktı_requirements
• To operate within agreed NHS, Impact & professional guidelines and Codes of Practice
• To ensure a safe & secure working environment for self and others & to act as necessary within Health, Safety & other guidelines
• To adhere to all Impact Policies, Procedures & Guidelines
• To promote & value the rights, responsibilities & diversity of people using the Service

This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role in accordance with changes in Impacts organisational objectives and priorities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 6 or 7 qualification from a BPS Accredited PWP Training Course
• Active PWP registration with BPS or BABCP (or eligibility to work toward)
• Evidence of training in mental health and related issues
• Good record of Continuing Professional Development & willingness to continue this
• Approaches to Long Term Conditions for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners
• PWP Supervision Training

Experience

• Experience of working in a mental healthcare setting
• Ongoing clinical supervision of therapeutic work
• Demonstrates an understanding of the PWP role within NHS Talking Therapies & the application of low intensity CBT interventions
• Ability to meet agreed or specified service targets
• Ability to manage own caseload & time
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication்த்து
• Able to write clear reports & letters to referrers
• Demonstrates an understanding of a range of mild to moderate mental health problems, including anxiety തുടങ്ങി depression & how it may present in primary care
• Demonstrates knowledge of the issues surrounding work & the impact it can have-related mental health/benefits & employment systems
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence‑based psychological therapies & how it relating to this post
• Experience of working in Primary Care Services
• Experience in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
• Trained & experienced in groupwork

Other Essential

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• Skills in assessment, formulation & treatment of a range of psychological presentations
• Skills in developing & implementing focused, time‑limited treatment plans
• Good understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients. High level，也
• Advanced communication skills
• Ability to work within a team & foster good working relationships
• Ability to use clinical supervision & personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Regard for others & respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
• Ability to be self reflective whilst working with service users and in own personal and professional development & in supervision
• The ability and skills to act as an advocate for a new service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionalsغي}}
• Act in ways that support equality & promote diversity
• Access to transport to travel to locations throughout the organisation with appropriate business insurance
• Fluent in languages other than English

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check