Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner – Prison

Rethink Mental Illness; North East; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Rethink Mental Illness is seeking a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join the team at HMP Durham, supporting individuals with mild to moderate anxiety and depression through CBT-based approaches.

You will train as a PWP while gaining practical experience in a prison setting, delivering low-intensity interventions and learning within a multidisciplinary team. Four days in service and one day in university are typical, with the academic programme a contractual requirement.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a relevant subject, for example psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy.
• Experience working within mental health.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to completing the required PWP university training programme.
• Full driving license and access to transport.

Responsabilités

• Assessing and supporting people experiencing common mental health difficulties.
• Delivering guided self-help and low-intensity CBT-based interventions.
• Managing a caseload and maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participating in supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Supporting individuals on their recovery journey and promoting positive wellbeing outcomes.

Connaissances

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Degree or diploma in a relevant subject

Description du poste

Rethink Mental Illness is seeking a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join the team at HMP Durham, supporting individuals with mild to moderate anxiety and depression through CBT-based approaches.

You will train as a PWP while gaining practical experience in a prison setting, delivering low-intensity interventions and learning within a multidisciplinary team. Four days in service and one day in university are typical, with the academic programme a contractual requirement.