Job summary
Are you a qualified, or nearly qualified PWP?
Are you looking for a supportive team, inwhich to learn and develop as a practitioner?
As a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner within our NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Talking Therapies service, you'll assess and support adults who are experiencing common mental health difficulties such as mild to moderate symptoms of depression, anxiety and low mood. You'll typically work with clients on a one-to-one basis, in groups or/and provide support for an eTherapy programme.
You will work alongside other PWPs, e-Therapists, & Counsellors withina stepped care model to provide a range of NICE approved low intensityinterventions for common mental health problems. Treatment will be delivered through a range of modalities includingface-to-face work, telephone therapy, eTherapy and facilitating structuredgroups. This role is hybrid, with a mixture of home working,office based work and work in the community.
Successfulcandidates will be skilled in delivering low intensity therapy, with theability to organise and prioritise their own workload, and will havesuccessfully completed an approved IAPT PWP Post Graduate Certificate ( or benear to qualification with all elements of the course succesfully passed/ontrack to qualify on time ) and must be BABCP or BPS registered.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities are to provide disorder specific assessments and evidence-based low intensity interventions for people with anxiety disorders and/or depression. Offer a wide range of treatments, including telephone and online treatment.
You will:
1. Manage a case load of clients.
2. Provide assessment and Low intensity interventions to clients drawing from CBT theories and techniques. This work may be face to face, telephone, group, or via other media.
3. Deliver a range of evidence based one-to-one or group interventions.
4. Support events within the community.
5. Promote the service, and where necessary to generate referrals.
The closing date for applications is Monday, 25 November 2024. Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted.
This post is exempt fromthe Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to enhanced DBSchecks.
About us
Big Life is in the business of changing lives. We fight inequality by working with people and places to create opportunities and inspire change. Whatever service we deliver to help people to change their lives, we do things the Big Life Way.
If you're ready to make a difference to peoples lives and improve metal health, and possess the necessary skills, then click apply and complete the short application process.
Big Life strives to be diverse and inclusive- a place where we can all be ourselves. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society. You can read on our careers site about the actions we are taking ourselves to fight inequality and inspire change.
The Big Life Group can provide excellentopportunities for ongoing personal and professional development through regularsupervision and training opportunities. We actively value the lived experiences and expertise of our staff, volunteers and the people who use our service and see the extra value that they bring to our organisation.
TheBig Life group positively promotes diversity in the workforce.
The Big Life group is committed tosafeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To use a range of evidence-based tools and techniques for assessments, goals and motivating clients.
2. To manage a varied caseload of clients.
3. To work with groups of clients to help them achieve their goals.
4. To collate and analyse performance data as necessary.
5. To refer and liaise with other service providers by working in a work in a place based way. You will achieve this through developing effective relationships with a range of internal and external services and agencies.
6. To promote the service to communities and agencies as appropriate.
7. To keep accurate and up to date client records and regularly monitor outcomes and progress.
8. To ensure quality standards are adhered to and met and that audits are passed.
9. To ensure all statutory responsibilities are followed and reported as required.
10. Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to SHS and any relevant regulation ( BABCP Code of Ethics) and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health ( NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
6. Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (or nearing Qualification)
Experience
Essential
7. Experience of working with people facing a range of barriers and social issues
8. Experience of managing a caseload of clients and keeping up to date records using a database
9. Experience of working with individuals (1-2-1) and groups of people in different settings to help them achieve their goals
10. Experience of working with a range of agencies and organisations to develop effective working relationships
11. Experience in one or more of the following fields: mental health, family support, physical health, smoking cessation, diet and exercise, employment, social inclusion or debt management
12. Experience of providing clinical interventions for common mental health problems
Knowledge
Essential
13. Knowledge of the barriers and issues facing our client group
14. Knowledge of the local area your service is based in (community groups, services available as well as local demographics)
Skills
Essential
15. Ability to use a database/ability to learn how to use a database
16. Ability to assist clients to help them define and achieve their goals and aspirations
17. Ability to manage a varied and complex workload effectively
18. Ability to work well across a range of different subject areas such as housing, mental health, education and debt management for example
19. Ability to work with staff from a range of agencies and organisations to better integrate services for clients
Personal
Essential
20. Positive outlook and a can do attitude
21. Personal resilience and flexible attitude in the face of difficulties
22. Commitment to working towards the Big Life groups ethos and values, including having a non-judgemental approach
23. Commitment to personal development and willingness to regularly update skills and experience