PWP in Prisons: Low-Intensity Mental Health Support

Service Care Solutions; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner for a permanent role at HMP Hull and HMP York. This position offers a chance to provide high-quality mental health care in the criminal justice sector. Responsibilities include triaging referrals, conducting assessments, and delivering low-intensity psychological interventions. Candidates must be accredited and have experience with IAPT interventions. This role provides competitive salaries ranging from £28,407 to £34,581 and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Salary: £28,407 – £34,581 per annum

£250 training allowance

Referral and loyalty bonus schemes

Qualifications

• Accreditation from the BPS or BABCP is mandatory.
• Experience delivering Step 2 IAPT interventions is required.
• Desirable experience in criminal justice settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accept and triage referrals according to service protocols.
• Conduct person-centred assessments and risk assessments.
• Deliver low-intensity psychological interventions.

Skills

Excellent communication

IT skills

Ability to reflect on practice

Education

Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Accredited IAPT Low Intensity National Programme

Job description

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner for a permanent role at HMP Hull and HMP York. This position offers a chance to provide high-quality mental health care in the criminal justice sector. Responsibilities include triaging referrals, conducting assessments, and delivering low-intensity psychological interventions. Candidates must be accredited and have experience with IAPT interventions. This role provides competitive salaries ranging from £28,407 to £34,581 and a range of benefits.