Apprentice Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Winsford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service organization is seeking a compassionate Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in Winsford. This role involves supporting individuals with mental health challenges, including anxiety and low mood, through evidence-based treatments. A Level 6 degree apprenticeship is offered for those without a degree, requiring GCSE English and Maths. The position includes telehealth and group treatments, emphasizing the importance of aligning with the organization's values and community-focused care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mental health setting or personal lived experience of mental health.
• Commitment to academic requirements of the Level 6 degree apprenticeship.
• Willingness to work with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term, evidence-based treatments for mental health issues.
• Support people experiencing stress, anxiety, and low mood.
• Participate in telephone and online treatment sessions.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

GCSE Maths and English grade C or above

Job description

A Vacancy at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Do you have compassion for others and work well with people? Would you like to support people with their mental health challenges? Perhaps you have experience of working in a mental health setting or your own lived experience of mental health? Do you have excellent communication skills and able to work in a fast-paced environment, there are opportunities to train as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) on a Level 6 degree apprenticeship for individuals without a degree in Central Cheshire Talking Therapies Service – covering the Crewe and Winsford areas.

PWPs help people who are experiencing a range of difficulties such as stress, anxiety and low mood, including those related to relationships and employment provide short‑term, evidence‑based treatments in line with NICE guidance to help people make positive changes to improve their wellbeing and quality of life.

Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to be completed on 15th December and the proposed interview date is 22nd & 23rd December 2025.

The role is fast‑paced, varied and constantly evolving to meet new guidance and evidence‑based treatments. A wide range of treatments are provided by the PWP, including telephone and online treatment on a one‑to‑one basis or in groups.

The PWP role is integral to the Talking Therapies service and offers opportunities to work with specific groups such as older adults, perinatal mental health, working with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities or supporting people who manage a long‑term health condition such as diabetes.

The PWP apprenticeship programme is a 15‑month course delivered by Liverpool John Moores University. The course will start March 2026. The programme combines academic and work‑based learning. Successful applicants will need to demonstrate commitment to the academic requirements of the course and assessments.

It is a programme requirement that apprentices must provide evidence of achievement of GCSE Maths and English grade C or above or grade 4 and above, or equivalent qualification/experience.

This course is not appropriate for graduates and they will not be considered.

Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

Applicants are encouraged to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with their own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Dec 2025.