Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Sunderland Counselling Service; Morpeth; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 employee assistance programme

30 days annual leave pro-rata

Job summary

Sunderland Counselling Service is seeking a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to deliver low-intensity CBT-based interventions to residents in Northumberland. Hybrid role with some home working and office presence at least part of the week, 22.5–30 hours.

Band 5 salary with NHS Agenda for Change terms, pro-rata for part-time, based in Morpeth or Blyth area. The post holder will provide self-help and guided CBT interventions via telephone, video and face-to-face formats, and

Qualifications

• PWP Training certification is required.
• Experience working with people with mental health problems is essential.
• Ability to write clear reports and letters; strong written communication is necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; telephone skills are important.
• Computer literacy and ability to use basic IT systems.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and diverse work environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake triage assessments
• Provide a range of low intensity interventions via guided self-help and computerised CBT, by telephone, video and face-to-face appointments
• Facilitate step 2 psychoeducational online groups
• Contribute to service improvement projects through Special Interest Groups
• Mentor trainee PWPs
• Attend regular line management, case management and clinical skills supervision
• Work closely with other PWPs to support one another
• Attend CPD events

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literate

Therapeutic relationships

Time management

Teamwork

Clinical supervision

Self-reflection

Report writing

Interpreters awareness

Education

PWP Training Course (PGCert or Level 3)

Nursing training

Social work

Occupational therapy

Counselling or psychological therapy

Psychology degree

Postgraduate degree

Job description

Northumberland Talking Therapies has an exciting opportunity to recruit a qualified PWP who holds accreditation with either the BABCP or BPS and is keen to develop their skills and experience within our organisation, working to deliver low intensity service provision to residents from the Northumberland area. The position can be offered as a minimum of 22.5 hours or up to 30 hours. You will be based in one of our Northumberland offices, and although this is a hybrid position with home working options there is an expectation of office working at least part of the week.

The post-holder will work within a service where caseload is monitored on booked appointments, and which offers fantastic progression opportunities from supervisor training to trainee high-intensity CBT positions.

The post-holder will provide low intensity interventions including a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions to clients experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and depression.

We are proud to be an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, and applicants must be committed to upholding the principles of equal opportunities.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake triage assessments
• Provide a range of low intensity interventions through guided self-help and computerised CBT, via telephone, video and face to face appointments.
• Facilitate step 2 psycho educational online groups
• Have the opportunity to contribute to a number of innovative service improvement projects. The service has a number of Special Interest Groups which seek to improve and innovate the service offered to the area. This includes but is not limited to perinatal, long term health conditions, young people, LGBTQ+ among others.
• Have the opportunity to act as a mentor to trainee PWPs
• Attend regular line management, case management and clinical skills supervision
• Work closely with other PWPs to support one another and utilise skills and knowledge
• Attend CPD events

About us

The salary for this post is NHS comparable, and the successful applicant will be employed on Sunderland Counselling Service (SCS) terms and conditions.

The successful candidate will be entitled to benefits such as access to our 24/7 employee assistance programme to support wellbeing. The service is committed to supporting a work life balance and offers an enhanced 30 days annual leave per year (pro-rata)

This role is likely to be based in either our Morpeth office, or our Blyth office but this will be confirmed at interview.

Interviews will be held face to face the w.b. 31st August.

If you wish to enquire about this post please contact either of the Step 2 Leads -

Hayley Armstrong ([e-mail])

Sarah Coles ([e-mail])

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will work within our Talking Therapies service providing high volume, low intensity interventions based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) self-management interventions to clients with mild to moderate common mental health conditions.

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary, and should be committed to equal opportunities.

Details

Date posted: 31 July 2026

Closing date: 23 August 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year (pro-rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: B0330-26-0015

Job locations:

• Northumberland Talking Therapies, Unit 4 Telford Court, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2DB, United Kingdom
• Northumberland Talking Therapies, Unit 11, Linnet Court, Cawledge Business Park, Alnwick, NE66 2GD, United Kingdom
• Northumberland Talking Therapies, Beufront Park, Anick Road, Hexham, NE46 4TU, United Kingdom
• Northumberland Talking Therapies, Blyth Workspace, Commissioners Quay, Quay Road, Blyth, NE24 3AF, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course)

Desirable

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
• Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
• Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care Services
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Evidence of working in the local community

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
• High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
• Advanced communication skills
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
• Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision

Desirable

• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
• Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
• Fluent in languages other than English

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Sunderland Counselling Service

Address:
Northumberland Talking Therapies
Unit 4 Telford Court
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2DB
United Kingdom

Employer's website: Sunderland Counselling Service website (opens in a new tab)