Overview
We have an opportunity available for a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join the team within our Psychological Wellbeing Service based in Warrington WA2 7JB.
Please click here for further details about the service.
Salary: £29,974.00
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract: 6 month fixed term contract
At Making Space, we are a team driven by a strong set of company values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve in our community.
Our values of Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage, and Being Ready are at the core of everything we do.
Responsibilities
Making Space Talking Therapies provides evidence-based interventions within a stepped care model for the treatment of people with mild to moderate common mental health problems. You'll join our team in Wigan delivering step 2 low intensity interventions. As a key member of the team, you will work closely with our clinical team to maintain our high standard and help us develop this further.
As a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, you will manage your own caseload providing evidence-based treatments. This involves using Silvercloud packages and conducting weekly telephone reviews. This role will also involve face-to-face assessments in the community to ensure access to Talking Therapies is achieved throughout the Wigan Borough.
We provide a unique offer within GP surgeries and community services and have developed strong working relationships with partners. We welcome professional and enthusiastic PWPs to apply to the post.
Qualifications
Candidates must be a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and registered with either the BPS or BABCP. As the role will require you to travel to locations within the area of operation, including regular trips to Head Office (based in Warrington), candidates must have access to their own transport.
On joining Making Space, you will be supported with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired. We seek individuals whose personal values align with ours at Making Space.
Benefits
We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees receive the best company perks. Our current benefits include:
* Wagestream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
* Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (subject to contract, pro rata for part time)
* Double time pay for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day
* Ability to buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday (statutory limits apply)
* Access to our library of learning through our e-portal
* Upskilling opportunities with qualifications in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin, and other professional development
* Career progression, with at least half of our senior posts filled internally
* Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance, and 40p per mile travel expenses
* Colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual awards
* Pension Scheme with a minimum 3% employer contribution
* Paid Sick leave
Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and reference checks, and will receive safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer. We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.
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