Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, York
Client: Rethink Mental Illness
Location: York, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: a0cbbd5d3d52
Job Views: 5
Posted: 09.02.2025
Expiry Date: 26.03.2025
Job Description:
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) - HMP Millsike, York
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum (AFC Band 5)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: HMP Millsike, York
About the Role
We’re seeking a qualified and accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our integrated primary care mental health team at HMP Millsike. As a PWP, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, low-intensity cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression, aligning with Step 2 IAPT guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct person-centred assessments, manage referrals, and support individuals in their self-management and recovery journeys.
* Deliver guided self-help in both 1:1 and group settings, drawing from CBT principles.
* Collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams, attending meetings, and contributing to step-up and step-down arrangements.
* Ensure accurate data entry and maintain high standards in clinical record-keeping and confidentiality.
* Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders, upholding Rethink Mental Illness values.
About You
* Qualifications: Completed the IAPT Low Intensity National Programme and hold a PWP accreditation (BPS or BABCP).
* Experience: Demonstrated experience providing low-intensity, evidence-based interventions in a stepped-care environment.
* Skills: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases.
Experience in a prison setting or with offender populations is beneficial, though not essential.
Benefits
In addition to a rewarding career supporting those affected by mental illness, you’ll enjoy opportunities for professional development, a supportive team environment, and structured supervision.
Application Deadline: 18th November
Interviews Scheduled for: 25th & 26th November
Join us in making a meaningful difference. Apply today to become part of a team that values Passion, Commitment, and Hope in supporting individuals severely affected by mental illness.
*Given the nature of this role, which involves frequent travel to various locations and timely meetings, a clean drivers licence is essential.
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