Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Service Care Solutions; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner for a permanent role at HMP Hull and HMP York. This position offers a chance to provide high-quality mental health care in the criminal justice sector. Responsibilities include triaging referrals, conducting assessments, and delivering low-intensity psychological interventions. Candidates must be accredited and have experience with IAPT interventions. This role provides competitive salaries ranging from £28,407 to £34,581 and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Salary: £28,407 – £34,581 per annum

£250 training allowance

Referral and loyalty bonus schemes

Qualifications

• Accreditation from the BPS or BABCP is mandatory.
• Experience delivering Step 2 IAPT interventions is required.
• Desirable experience in criminal justice settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accept and triage referrals according to service protocols.
• Conduct person-centred assessments and risk assessments.
• Deliver low-intensity psychological interventions.

Skills

Excellent communication

IT skills

Ability to reflect on practice

Education

Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Accredited IAPT Low Intensity National Programme

Job description

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner – Permanent Role

Are you a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) looking to make a meaningful difference within the criminal justice sector?

We are seeking a dedicated and accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team at HMP Hull and HMP York. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a rewarding, full-time permanent position delivering high‑quality mental health care within a prison setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Accept and triage referrals in line with service protocols.
• Conduct person‑centred assessments, including risk assessments.
• Deliver low‑intensity psychological interventions such as:
  • Guided self‑help and psychoeducational sessions
  • CBT‑informed self‑management approaches
  • Group‑based interventions
• Support individuals to self‑manage their mental health.
• Record and monitor clinical outcomes using validated measures.
• Maintain accurate clinical records on electronic systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure continuous, holistic care.
• Contribute to performance monitoring and service data collection.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) with accreditation from the BPS or BABCP.
• Completion of an accredited IAPT Low Intensity National Programme.
• Strong knowledge of assessment and stepped‑care models.
• Post‑qualification experience delivering Step 2 IAPT interventions.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Ability to work effectively with supervision and reflect on practice.
• (Desirable) Experience working in prison or criminal justice settings.
• (Desirable) Additional therapy modalities such as solution‑focused therapy.

Benefits

We support our staff with a competitive benefits package, including:

• Salary: £28,407 – £34,581 per annum.
• £250 training allowance to support your professional development.
• Dedicated specialist consultant to assist your ongoing career.
• Working with 1,000+ clients nationwide.
• Daily payroll runs for your convenience.
• Free candidate registration service.
• Referral and loyalty bonus schemes.
• Sign‑up bonus for new placements.
• Free compliance checks to aid your employment process.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV to the designated contact or call for further information. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in a rewarding, impactful setting.