Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Turning Point; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,200 joining bonus

31 days’ holiday a year (increasing to

Incentivised weekend rates

Job summary

Turning Point's Total Wellbeing Luton service is recruiting a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join the NHS Talking Therapies team. You will manage your own caseload and deliver evidence-based talk therapies one-to-one and in groups, with access to in-house supervision and opportunities for additional modality training.

This hybrid role with some Saturdays/evenings offers a £1,200 joining bonus and a generous holiday entitlement, supporting staff wellbeing and career development.

Qualifications

• NHS Talking Therapies qualification as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner is required.
• Registration as PWP with BABCP or BPS is required.
• Strong written and telephone communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and provide evidence-based treatments one-to-one and in group settings.
• Deliver psychoeducation workshops and webinars to local businesses, organisations and community groups.
• Offer in-house clinical supervision and training through BABCP accredited supervisors.

Skills

Written communication

Telephone communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

NHS Talking Therapies qualification as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Registration as PWP with BABCP or BPS

Job description

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for exciting opportunities to join Turning Point and be part of our highly successful and innovative Talking Therapies service.

Total Wellbeing Luton is an integrated Talking Therapies service combining healthy lifestyles and emotional health programmes provided in partnership with Active Luton and we are looking for a qualified PWP to join the team.

The service in Luton provides person-centered, holistic and accessible wellbeing services which are flexible and creative, easy to access and navigate and responsive to the needs of local people. The service contributes to tackling inequalities in health through promoting and supporting people to develop healthier behaviours and lifestyles in the context of their own local communities.

As well as supporting the community with improving their physical and emotional heath, we also prioritise our staff wellbeing. We’re based at Active Luton gyms and community centres, which all staff can access and use freely.

We offer regular masterclasses to upskill our therapists and support their career development as well as opportunities to access additional modality training.

This is a hybrid role and can involve a combination of service based and home working, with a minimum of 2-3 days in the office.

We also offer a £1,200 joining bonus.

Role Responsibility

Whether you are an experienced PWP or you are newly qualified, you will be joining Total Wellbeing Luton which is a highly regarded and experienced national provider of IAPT service on behalf of the NHS. As a key member of the team, you will be working closely with our clinical team to maintain our high standard and help us to develop this further.

As a PWP, you’ll be managing your own caseload providing evidence based treatments via one to one and group settings. We offer a high standard of in house clinical supervision and training with BABCP accredited supervisors.

We offer regular masterclasses to upskill our therapists and support their career development as well as opportunities to access additional modality training.

Alongside managing your own caseload, PWPs also deliver psychoeducation workshops and webinars to local businesses, organisations and community groups.

The Ideal Candidate

You need NHS Talking Therapies qualification as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (unless demonstrably exempt through UCL assessment of competence scheme) and Registration as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with either BABCP or BPS.

As well as being a qualified PWP, you will need outstanding written and telephone communication skills as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

In return, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career with us.

The service operates across a variety of days and hours to include Saturdays and evening work to support our clients when they need it most, therefore we offer flexible working hours to promote a positive work life balance for our staff. We pay incentivised rates of pay for weekend working and additional hours.

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.

• You will also receive a one-off £1,200 joining bonus - T&C's apply.
• 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
• Incentivised rates of pay for weekend working and additional hours.

Turning Point

Attached documents

• Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Role Profile NEW.pdf