Band 5 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Community Citywide
Band 5
Main area: Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Grade: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 436-6917036-A
Site: Birmingham Citywide - Community
Town: Birmingham
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: Today at 23:59
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
Qualified Band 5 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - West Team, Hockley
Birmingham Healthy Minds is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic BABCP/BPS registered PWP’s to enhance our reputable service. As a motivated PWP with good Cognitive Behavioural Therapy skills, you will inspire clients to improve their mental health using computerised CBT, video work, one-to-one and group workshops. Part of your role will include assessing a clients’ suitability for BHM and, where appropriate, signposting to other more suitable services.
Our current step 2 team is arranging a timetable of community events to reach out to the diverse communities of Birmingham and reduce the stigma of accessing mental health services. We actively encourage our team members to become involved in service development.
At Birmingham Healthy Minds, you can expect a blended way of working which means there will be a mix of office or community-based venues alongside remote, home working options. We offer appointments outside 9am-5pm, which means there are opportunities to work evenings.
Main duties of the job
Location: Birmingham Healthy Minds covers the geographical area of Birmingham. This post is for the West team based in the Hockley area of Birmingham.
What we offer at BHM:
1. A CPD program provided by BABCP accredited trainers who are experts in their field.
2. Weekly case management supervision.
3. Fortnightly group clinical skills supervision.
4. Regular team meetings.
5. Monthly step 2 meetings.
6. Away Days.
7. Champion roles in LGBTQ, BAME, perinatal, older adults, staff wellbeing, and more!
8. Benefits of working in an NHS service, pension scheme, great holiday entitlement, health and wellbeing support, pay progression.
9. Preceptorship program for newly qualified staff.
Great working relationships
We foster excellent working relationships with our colleagues across the service at step 2, step 3, and the management team. There is always support available at BHM, whether you’re in base or working from home. We have also introduced a gratitude page on Teams to share our thanks to the colleagues that make our working life easier!
If this sounds like the place for you and you hold the relevant qualification with registration, then please apply before the closing date!
For an informal chat, please email rachel.bradley5@nhs.net
Working for our organisation
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally.
Our population is culturally diverse and characterised by high levels of deprivation, creating an increasing demand for our services. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive, and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where a warm welcome is waiting for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities, please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Mental Health Experience
* Relevant PWP qualification & evidence of PWP registration
The Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The training will be in an e-learning format.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process, we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account regularly once the position has closed.
If applicable, the Trust will require you to sign up for the DBS Update Service. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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