Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Qualified)

NHS; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Romford seeks Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join the Talking Therapies Team. This role involves providing low intensity psychological interventions and supporting mental health service users. Applicants should hold an IAPT Low Intensity certificate and are encouraged to apply regardless of experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £31,049 to £37,796, with blended working options available.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Structured induction process

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or experienced Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
• IAPT Low Intensity certificate holder.
• Experience working with mental health service users.

Responsibilities

• Provide low intensity interventions through guided self-help.
• Engage through outreach team and deliver psychoeducational workshops.
• Contribute to Special Interest Groups.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to manage own caseload and time

Develop therapeutic relationships

Risk assessment within scope of practice

Education

University degree in psychology or social sciences

Qualification from accredited PWP training program

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join the Talking Therapies Team in Barking & Dagenham, part of NELFT North East London Foundation Trust. This is a permanent post for newly qualified or experienced PWPs who hold the IAPT-specific certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions. A structured preceptorship is available for newly qualified PWPs.

Closing date: 14 October 2025

Core requirements

Please apply if you are a newly qualified or experienced Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and hold the IAPT Low Intensity certificate. Applicants nearing the end of training who are seeking their first qualified PWP role are welcome. Knowledge of professional guidelines and service policies is essential. The Trust offers blended working (home and office) with one late evening per week (12pm–8pm).

Main duties and responsibilities

The Step 2 team includes a PWP Lead, 4 Senior PWPs, qualified and trainee PWPs, Therapy Assistants and Honorary staff, with a wider team of Counsellors, Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, a physical activity co-ordinator, and an employment advisor. PWPs provide evidence-based low intensity interventions through guided self-help (6–8 sessions) and computerised CBT (SilverCloud). There is opportunity to co-facilitate group therapy with Step 3 clinicians.

Responsibilities also include engagement through an active outreach team, delivering psychoeducational workshops, and contributing to Special Interest Groups (SIGs) such as long term conditions, perinatal mental health, and LGBTQI+. The service supports continual professional development (CPD) and offers training from University College London (PWP Supervision and LTCs).

Training & qualifications

• University degree in psychology, health, social sciences, or other subject demonstrating psychological mindedness.
• Qualification from a recognised, accredited post-graduate PWP training programme (or working towards this).

Experience

• Experience of working with mental health service users in an IAPT service (NHS or voluntary sector).
• Experience in a service with agreed targets and demonstrated clinical outcomes.
• Ability to manage own caseload and time; excellent verbal and written communication; ability to develop therapeutic relationships; risk assessment within scope of practice.

Accreditation

• BABCP Accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (or working towards accreditation via portfolio submission).

About us

Our Values 2025 – 2030: We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities. We value welcoming and inducting new starters with a structured process and comprehensive induction.

Other information

Probationary period applies. High Cost Area Supplement: 15% of basic salary (minimum £4,714; maximum £5,941 per annum, pro rata for part-time).

Job details

Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working.

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per year (plus HCAS) pro rata.

Disclosures: It is a requirement to apply for DBS disclosure. Use of AI: See attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.