PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING PRACTITIONER (PWP)

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Thurrock, Brentwood; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discount schemes

Job summary

Thurrock and Brentwood Mind is seeking a qualified PWP to deliver evidence-based low intensity CBT-based interventions to adults with anxiety and depression in community settings, including GP surgeries. The post requires BABCP or BPS registration or the ability to obtain within 6 months.

Join a charitable organisation committed to accessible mental health support, with DBS clearance and flexible opportunities to work across Thurrock and Brentwood. Experience in diverse settings is valued.

Qualifications

• Provides evidence-based low intensity CBT-based interventions.
• Experience in delivering CBT-based self-management to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and use interpreters when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver low intensity CBT interventions to service users.
• Work in various community settings, including GP surgeries and VCSE settings.
• Support patients and monitor progress using established guidelines and DBS requirements.

Skills

CBT-based interventions

Low intensity support

Interpreting when needed

Education

BABCP or BPS registration

Willing to obtain within 6 months

Job description

Thurrock and Brentwood Mind (in partnership with Inclusion Thurrock NHS Talking Therapies Service) are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic PWP to join our team!

The successful post holder will provide evidence based low intensity interventions, using a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. The role will work with people of different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary, with opportunities to work in various community settings (including GP surgeries and other VCSE settings) and psychological treatment centres.

Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced practitioner, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference supporting patients within your local community.

Current PWP registration with BABCP or BPS (or willingness/ability to obtain within 6 months of commencement) is a requirement of the role.

Join us in our partnership with Inclusion Thurrock NHS Talking Therapies Service, so we can make an even greater impact – together we can do so much.

Download the Job Description & Person Specification

Thurrock and Brentwood Mind is a successful independent registered charity, helping to improve the lives of people with mental health problems. We are affiliated to national Mind, and we are proud to be part of a network of over 100 local Mind organisations.

Our vision at Thurrock and Brentwood Mind is of a society that promotes and protects good mental health for all, and that treats people with experience of mental distress fairly, positively, and with respect – we won’t give up – and our valued employees bring this vision to life.

Our Charity Values are at the heart of everything we do:Respect– put people firstIntegrity– do the right thingCollaboration– stronger togetherEvolve– keep learning and adaptResponsible– own it and find creative solutions

We are Investors in People accredited and value the people that bring our vision to life via competitive salaries, 35 days annual leave (increase with service), pension scheme, access to discount schemes (inclusive of corporate gym membership and a Blue Light Card), ongoing support, training and development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme via Bupa, a family ‘feel’ team working environment and flexibility to support a healthy work/life balance. We are also a Mindful Employer, and are proud to champion the lived experiences and unique perspectives of our employees and volunteers.

This post comes under the terms of Mind’s Equal Opportunities Policy. To ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of our service users as well as the communities that we live and work within, we encourage and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Any provisional offer of employment made will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), to include an annually renewed DBS Update Service subscription.