Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) NHS Talking Therapies

Are you a qualified, or nearly qualified PWP? Are you looking for a supportive team, in which 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 within a stepped care model to provide a range of NICE approved low intensity interventions for common mental health problems. Treatment will be delivered through a range of modalities including face-to-face work, telephone therapy, eTherapy and facilitating structured groups. This role is hybrid, with a mixture of home working, office based work and work in the community., 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:

• Manage a case load of clients.
• 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.
• Deliver a range of evidence based one-to-one or group interventions.
• Support events within the community.
• Promote the service, and where necessary to generate referrals.
The closing date for applications is Monday, 11 November 2024. Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Successful candidates will be skilled in delivering low intensity therapy, with the ability to organise and prioritise their own workload, and will have successfully completed an approved IAPT PWP Post Graduate Certificate (or be near to qualification with all elements of the course succesfully passed/on track to qualify on time) and must be BABCP or BPS registered.

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 excellent opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development through regular supervision 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. The Big Life group positively promotes diversity in the workforce. The Big Life group is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.