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: 02/02/2025 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 PWPs 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 and have a Teams chat to support the sharing of innovative ideas.
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, providing opportunities to work evenings.
Main duties of the job
Location: Birmingham Healthy Minds covers the geographical area of Birmingham. This particular post is for the West team based in the Hockley area of Birmingham.
What we offer at BHM:
* A CPD program provided by BABCP accredited trainers who are experts in their field.
* Weekly case management supervision.
* Fortnightly group clinical skills supervision.
* Regular team meetings.
* Monthly step 2 meetings.
* Away Days.
* Champion roles in LGBTQ, BAME, perinatal, older adults, staff wellbeing, and more!
* Benefits of working in an NHS service, pension scheme, great holiday entitlement, health and wellbeing support, pay progression.
* A 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 never a short supply of support here at BHM. Whether you’re in base or working from home, there will always be a member of the team you can call upon. We have also introduced a gratitude page on Teams to share our thanks to colleagues who make our working life easier!
If this sounds like the place for you and you hold the relevant qualification with registration, 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. We also offer medical, nursing, and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to ensure everyone can access the help they need. 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 our 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. As part of our safe recruitment practice, 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 Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your first week with us.
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 from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.
If applicable to your role, 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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