Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in Newmarket)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social enterprise is seeking a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to support adults with mental health issues. This role includes conducting assessments and delivering evidence-based therapies. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience, as well as strong interpersonal skills. The position offers flexible working arrangements and various benefits, including generous annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Contributory Pension Scheme

25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Electric Car Scheme

Death in Service Payment

Qualifications

• Qualified (or soon-to-qualify) Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
• Experience delivering Step 2 interventions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments, including risk assessments.
• Deliver Step 2 evidence-based interventions for individuals and groups.
• Participate in case management and line management supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Time management

Understanding of IAPT

Motivation and support

Education

Qualification as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Job description

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)- HMP Highpoint

Location: Suffolk

Salary: £28,407 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent

About The Role

We are looking for a qualified (or soon-to-qualify) Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our team. As a PWP, you will play a vital role in supporting adults experiencing common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.

You will assess service users' suitability for evidence-based interventions and deliver a wide range of Step 2 psychological therapies, both on a one-to-one basis and through therapeutic groups. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a high-quality, responsive service aligned with IAPT standards, while making a real difference to people's lives.

The role also involves active participation in case management and line management supervision, supporting both clinical quality and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments, including risk assessments relating to self and others.
• Deliver a range of Step 2 evidence-based interventions for individuals and groups.
• Contribute to team performance, ensuring services meet IAPT quality standards.
• Actively participate in case management and line management supervision.
• Support the service in achieving its performance and outcome targets.
• Work flexibly across sites as required to meet service needs.

Essential Criteria

• Qualification (or soon-to-qualify) as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
• Experience undertaking comprehensive risk assessments.
• Experience delivering Step 2 interventions.
• Strong understanding of IAPT and the stepped-care model.
• Genuine interest in motivating and supporting people to improve their wellbeing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse groups.
• Good project and time management skills.
• Understanding of the need for evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Flexibility to meet service needs and willingness to work across sites.

About You

You are compassionate, motivated, and committed to supporting people through their recovery journey. You have a strong understanding of IAPT services and evidence-based interventions, alongside the ability to engage and motivate service users from diverse backgrounds. A team player, you will bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and the flexibility required to meet the needs of the service.

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.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• 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)

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://careers.forwardtrust.org.uk/vacancies/374/psychological-wellbeing-practitioner-pwp--hmp-highpoint.html