Step 2 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Team Lead

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health organization in Chesterfield seeks a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Team Lead to provide clinical leadership to a PWP team. You'll oversee operations, supervise PWPs, and deliver high-quality service to users. Qualifications include a PWP-related certificate or degree. Benefits include 30 days leave and a strong commitment to inclusion.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Enhanced pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified PWP with recent experience delivering low-intensity CBT interventions.
• Experience managing a high-volume caseload in an NHS Talking Therapies setting.
• Strong understanding of the PWP role and clinical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight and clinical leadership to the PWP team.
• Support the service assessment hub for efficiency.
• Supervise and train PWPs, contributing to their development.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Supportive approach

Education

Postgraduate or Undergraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Interventions

MSci in Applied Psychology

PWP Apprenticeship

Job description

Step 2 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Team Lead

Are you a qualified PWP with a passion for clinical leadership and service improvement? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior PWP / PWP Team Lead to join our Derbyshire NHS Talking Therapies service.In this pivotal role, you’ll support and lead a team of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, helping them deliver a high-quality, evidence-based service to those experiencing common mental health problems. You’ll also play a key role in shaping the future of our service through supervision, training, service analysis, and continuous improvement.What you’ll be doing:Providing day-to-day operational oversight and clinical leadership to the PWP team.Supporting the service assessment hub to run efficiently and effectively.Supervising and training PWPs, contributing to their development and high standards of care.Using service data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.Working closely with the wider leadership team to position Everyturn as the provider of choice in Talking Therapies.What we’re looking for:Qualified PWP with recent experience delivering low-intensity CBT interventions.Experience managing a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced NHS Talking Therapies setting.Strong understanding of the PWP role, service model, and latest clinical guidance.Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a proactive and supportive approach.You’ll need to have one of the following qualifications:Postgraduate or Undergraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Interventions from a BPS-accredited providerMSci in Applied Psychology (with integrated BPS-accredited PWP qualification)PWP Apprenticeship (BPS-accredited training route)And ideally:Registration with BABCP or BPS (or actively working towards it)Completed PWP Supervisor TrainingWhat we offer in return:We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years’ service) pro rata for part-time and the option to purchase or sell daysEnhanced pensionWagestream - ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your paySmart Clinic Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light CardEnhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salaryPlus, many more great benefits on offerHere at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQI+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.In order to streamline our recruitment process, once we have received a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to expire vacancies, so please submit your application as soon as possible.