Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

NSFT Jobs; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Norfolk and Waveney is seeking a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to support a dedicated team. The role involves managing cases, providing clinical skills training, and enhancing the Low Intensity service. Ideal candidates will have a background in evidence-based practice and leadership abilities. Regular travel within Norfolk is required, and the role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on client wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in high-volume, evidence-based practice in guided self-help.
• Capability to lead others in a challenging environment.
• Experience providing clinical skills training to PWPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management supervision and training to PWPs.
• Assist in developing the Low Intensity service under direction.
• Manage a small caseload of clients and deliver clinical interventions.

Skills

Passion for client experience

Leadership in challenging environments

Experience in evidence-based practice

Education

Qualified PWP

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior PWP to join our busy and high-volume service in Norfolk and Waveney.

You’ll work in a large Senior PWP team supporting PWPs providing a range of NICE-approved psychosocial interventions for people aged 16 and upwards.

You’ll need to be passionate about providing an excellent client experience, committed to high standards of care, and making a difference to service users.

This post is an excellent opportunity for an existing Senior PWP or a qualified PWP looking to develop.

The role is demanding and challenging but well-supported and rewarding.

Regular travel to and around Norfolk is expected. Your contractual base will be at our hub at Breckland Business Centre in Dereham.

The role involves providing regular case management supervision and clinical skills training (group) to qualified and trainee PWPs to ensure the quality of the service at Step 2 is maintained and that PWPs develop their clinical skills. The post holder will assist in developing the Low Intensity part of the service under the direction of our Lead PWP and help the service achieve its key performance indicators. The role also includes managing a small caseload of clients and delivering clinical interventions for up to one day per week.

The post-holder should demonstrate experience in high-volume, evidence-based practice in guided self-help via telephone and other delivery methods, and be capable of leading others in a challenging environment.

Norfolk and Waveney Wellbeing Service Strategy

Our Vision: To improve all aspects of people’s lives in Norfolk and Waveney through a service that people are proud to be part of.

Our Mission: To be a recognized and respected IAPT service that champions the bio-psycho-social model of health and wellbeing, putting the people of Norfolk and Waveney at the center of our work.

Core Principles and Values

• Creating an environment of respect, honesty, curiosity, learning, inclusivity, and compassion
• Involving the community, including marginalized groups, in developing our service
• Utilizing best practices
• Incorporating staff and client insights and data for quality improvement
• Caring about everyone’s experience of the service

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Ella Guy
Job Title: Lead Therapist
Email: [e-mail]