Psychological Wellbeing Practitoner (Gambling addiction)

NHS Jobs; Redditch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Redditch is seeking a compassionate Gambling Wellbeing Practitioner to join our clinical team. You will deliver low‑intensity, psychologically informed interventions to individuals experiencing gambling‑related harm and support assessments, care planning, and recovery goals.

The role requires a Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT or equivalent, plus experience with mental health or addiction needs and multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with mental health, addiction, or complex emotional wellbeing needs.
• Experience delivering structured wellbeing or psychologically informed interventions.
• Experience working in health, social care, charity, or community settings.
• Caseload management and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychologically informed wellbeing interventions to individuals affected by gambling‑related harm.
• Support assessments and formulation of emotional, psychological, and social needs.
• Help service users identify goals and develop recovery‑focused care plans.
• Deliver structured short‑term interventions within agreed treatment pathways.
• Maintain records, participate in supervision, and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

Gambling harm knowledge

Low‑intensity CBT knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Record keeping

Independent working

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT

Job description

Psychological Wellbeing Practitoner (Gambling addiction)

Gambling Wellbeing Practitioner Reporting to: Head of Therapy Location: Redditch Salary: £32,229.00-£38,418.00 per year Hours: 35 Hours per Week. We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Gambling Wellbeing Practitioner to join our clinical team. You will work closely with the Clinical Lead, CBT Therapists, Gambling Therapists, Recovery Workers, and external partners to support individuals experiencing gambling-related harm. Ideally, youll come from a background as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, with addiction recovery principles, ideally Gambling. This role focuses on delivering evidence-based, psychologically informed interventions that promote recovery, emotional well-being, social inclusion, and positive long-term outcomes. You will support assessments, care planning, low-intensity therapeutic interventions, safeguarding responsibilities, and partnership working across services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about mental health, addiction recovery, and helping people rebuild their lives.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice: Deliver psychologically informed wellbeing interventions to individuals affected by gambling-related harm. Support assessments and formulation of emotional, psychological, and social needs. Help service users identify goals and develop recovery-focused care plans. Deliver structured short‑term interventions within agreed treatment pathways. Encourage engagement with treatment, peer support, and recovery activities. Support access to appropriate external services and community resources. Risk and Safeguarding: Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and risks. Undertake risk assessments and elevate concerns in line with organisational policies. Maintain professional boundaries and safe working practices at all times. Partnership Working: Build effective relationships with colleagues and external agencies. Liaise with healthcare professionals, referrers, and community organisations. Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions, and reviews. Clinical Governance & Development: Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely records. Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing training. Contribute to service improvement, audit, and evaluation activities. Work in line with organisational policies, procedures, and professional standards.

About You

Essential Qualifications & Experience: Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT, or an equivalent qualification in Mental Health, Counselling, Psychology, Social Care, Wellbeing Practice. Ongoing professional development relevant to the role. Experience supporting individuals with mental health, addiction, or complex emotional well‑being needs. Experience delivering structured wellbeing or psychologically informed interventions. Experience working within health, social care, charity, or community settings. Experience in managing and prioritising a caseload effectively. Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

Understanding of gambling‑related harm and addiction recovery principles. Knowledge of low‑intensity CBT interventions or equivalent approaches. Understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and professional boundaries. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to build compassionate, trusting relationships with service users. Ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally challenging situations. Good organisational and record‑keeping skills. Ability to work independently and use initiative appropriately.

Desirable

Experience within addiction, criminal justice, or residential treatment settings. Knowledge of motivational interviewing, CBT-informed approaches, or trauma‑informed practice. Understanding of co‑occurring mental health difficulties and social exclusion. Experience facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups.

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust