Flexible PWP – Mental Wellbeing Practitioner

Forward Trust; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Contributory Pension Scheme

Job summary

The Forward Trust in Suffolk is hiring a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our team. You will deliver Step 2, low‑intensity psychological interventions to adults with anxiety and depression, and conduct assessments to guide care.

This permanent, full‑time role requires evidence-based practice, strong communication, and the ability to work independently and within a team. DBS checks apply for prison-based roles.

Qualifications

• Has a recognised Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) qualification or equivalent training.
• Has experience delivering low-intensity psychological interventions.
• Understands evidence-based approaches for anxiety and depression.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with service users.

Responsibilities

• Assess service users to determine suitability for evidence-based interventions.
• Deliver a range of Step 2, low-intensity interventions.
• Provide one-to-one interventions face-to-face.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and support service users in group settings.
• Develop collaborative relationships with service users.
• Monitor and review progress and adapt interventions as needed.
• Contribute to delivery of a responsive service in line with IAPT requirements.
• Participate in case management and supervision.
• Work with colleagues to support team performance.

Skills

PWP qualification

Low-intensity interventions

Evidence-based approaches

Communication skills

Professional relationships

Job description

The Forward Trust in Suffolk is hiring a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our team. You will deliver Step 2, low‑intensity psychological interventions to adults with anxiety and depression, and conduct assessments to guide care.

This permanent, full‑time role requires evidence-based practice, strong communication, and the ability to work independently and within a team. DBS checks apply for prison-based roles.