Senior PWP — Prison Mental Health Lead

NHS; Brough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare service is seeking a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to provide high-quality mental health support within the criminal justice system. The role involves managing referrals, delivering person-centred interventions, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates must be PWP qualified, with supervisory experience and excellent communication skills. Flexibility and a commitment to professional development are essential. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives through a proactive mental health service delivery.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate training in line with the IAPT Low Intensity National Programme.
• Significant post-qualification experience delivering IAPT low-intensity interventions.
• Experience with routine outcome monitoring and audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage referrals and assess suitability.
• Provide person-centred assessments and interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions using a self-management approach.

Skills

Qualified PWP

Supervisory experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to build therapeutic relationships

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies

PWP accreditation with BABCP or BPS

Tools

Microsoft Office

System One

IAPTUS

Job description

A national healthcare service is seeking a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to provide high-quality mental health support within the criminal justice system. The role involves managing referrals, delivering person-centred interventions, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates must be PWP qualified, with supervisory experience and excellent communication skills. Flexibility and a commitment to professional development are essential. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives through a proactive mental health service delivery.