Psychological 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

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Location: Suffolk

Salary: £32,073 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Make a difference. Support positive change. Help people move forward.

We are looking for a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our team and play a key role in supporting adults experiencing common mental health difficulties, including anxiety and depression.

As a PWP, you will provide evidence-based, low-intensity psychological interventions to help service users develop practical tools and strategies to improve their mental wellbeing and move towards lasting positive change.

This is an opportunity to join a team committed to delivering a responsive, high-quality service and making a meaningful difference to the lives of the people we support.

What you’ll be doing

As a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, you will:

• Assess service users to determine their suitability for evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Work with adults experiencing common mental health difficulties, including anxiety and depression.
• Deliver a range of Step 2, low-intensity psychological interventions in line with evidence-based practice.
• Provide one-to-one interventions on a face-to-face basis.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and support service users within a group setting.
• Develop collaborative and supportive relationships with service users.
• Monitor and review progress, adapting interventions where appropriate.
• Contribute to the delivery of a responsive and high-quality service in line with relevant IAPT requirements and service standards.
• Actively participate in case management and line management supervision.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to team performance.

What we’re looking for

• Is passionate about supporting people experiencing common mental health difficulties.
• Has a recognised Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) qualification or equivalent relevant training.
• Has experience of delivering low-intensity psychological interventions.
• Has an understanding of evidence-based approaches for anxiety and depression.
• Is confident carrying out assessments and identifying appropriate interventions.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive, trusting and professional relationships with service users.
• Is able to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Is organised and able to manage a varied caseload effectively.
• Is committed to reflective practice, supervision and continuous professional development.
• Understands the importance of quality, safeguarding, confidentiality and professional standards.

Our mission is to bring lasting change to people’s lives by delivering services that inspire the belief in a better life and provide clear steps to achieve this change.

All prison-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.

About Us

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -

• Flexible working
• Support for Families – We support our employees through every stage of family life by offering enhanced maternity and paternity pay for eligible employees who have completed 26 weeks' continuous service, alongside family-friendly policies and a supportive, inclusive workplace.
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Please note that remote roles may require occasional travel for site visits, training and meetings.