Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Pwp)

Vita Health Group; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HCAS Fringe Supplement

Job summary

Vita Health Group West Essex is looking for a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to deliver low intensity interventions by telephone and online sessions, with supervision and development opportunities.

The role covers West Essex with hybrid working and occasional travel to Harlow. You will be part of a supportive team focused on patient care, clinical excellence, and service development, with CPD and leadership opportunities for PWPs.

Qualifications

• Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Interventions (Adults) required.
• BABCP or BPS registration or pending registration.

Responsibilities

• Assess referrals via telephone assessments and provide short-term, low-intensity interventions via telephone/online sessions.
• Work with Steps 3 and 4 and external services to support safe onward referrals and step ups.
• Maintain patient dignity, confidentiality and inclusivity in all interactions.

Skills

Mental health experience

Empathy & communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Interventions (Adults)

BABCP or BPS registration (or pending)

Job description

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) West Essex/Hybrid

Are you ready to bring your passion, personality, creativity, and clinical expertise to a role that makes a real difference? Are you looking for a team who supports, celebrates, and invests in you? Are you keen to champion patient care, clinical excellence, and service development?

If so, Vita Health Group is the place for you!

Getting to know Us

Hello! We are Vita Health Group West Essex - we are the lead provider of NHS Talking Therapies services in the area and deliver mental health support to clients aged 16+ across Harlow, Uttlesford and Epping Forest. We are super proud of the work we do at Step 2 and see the life-changing impact of our practice every single day! We really do practice what we preach here at Vita, with a company-wide focus on staff wellbeing, a flexible and creative approach to work and a real culture of openness and support. We love to see our colleagues thrive and achieve their personal goals, so we place a real emphasis on quality supervision, rich CPD and encouraging our PWPs to take on leadership roles and training opportunities.

Making People Better

As a qualified PWP, you have a vital role to play in the service we provide to our clients. Using your clinical expertise, you will assess the suitability of new referrals through telephone assessments and provide short term, low intensity interventions via telephone and online webinars. Where needed, you will work closely with colleagues at Steps 3 and 4, and external services, to support safe onward referrals and step ups, at all times maintaining and advocating for patient dignity, confidentiality and inclusivity.

Getting to know You

Each PWP brings their own unique skills, background, and experiences to their practice. Alongside this, you must have:

• A Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Low Intensity Interventions (Adults)
• BABCP or BPS registration or pending registration (if returning to practice and not sure how to meet registration requirements, we are happy to discuss prior to interview)
• Experience of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
• An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion

We happily welcome applications from newly qualified practitioners.

This is a hybrid role with travel to site in Harlow maximum 2 days per week. We are pleased to be able to offer the HCAS Fringe Supplement for onsite time.

About Us

As part of Spire Healthcare, we're proud to build on a legacy of improving lives for over 30 years and continue to deliver primary care physical and mental health services accessed through the NHS, via employer-funded care and at our network of private clinics.

Working here

We are an award-winning employer regularly recognised at industry events and our latest employee survey revealed the top reasons for working here as:

• Supportive teams and managers
• A positive and inclusive culture
• Strong wellbeing and mental health support
• Trust, autonomy and flexibility

We invest in your growth with frequent career progression opportunities and development initiatives including mentoring, secondments, management training and regular clinical CPD webinars. You will enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package - further details here Careers - Vita Health Group (https://vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/)

Equality Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively support a range of initiatives including:

• Disability Confident Leader
• Positive action through Ethnicity and Gender Matters initiatives
• Employer with Heart and Mindful Employer status
• Menopause Friendly accreditation

Learn more about our EDI commitments here Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - Vita Health Group (https://vitahealthgroup.co.uk/about-us/edi/). If you need any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process we will be happy to help - please get in touch at [e-mail]

Additional information

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK and subject to a DBS check at offer stage. Your application data is handled securely in accordance to UK GDPR guidelines. We may close jobs to new applications earlier than original stated closing date.