Trainee PWP for Prison Mental Health

Rethink Mental Illness; Acklington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Rethink Mental Illness is recruiting a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our integrated mental health team at HMP Durham. You will support individuals with mild to moderate anxiety and depression using low‑intensity CBT‑based interventions.

Typically four days per week in service and one day at university, with full attendance a contractual requirement. This training post blends university study with practical prison-based experience, helping people develop skills to

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a relevant subject (e.g., psychology, nursing, social work, OT).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or diploma in a relevant subject

Job description

Rethink Mental Illness is recruiting a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our integrated mental health team at HMP Durham. You will support individuals with mild to moderate anxiety and depression using low‑intensity CBT‑based interventions.

Typically four days per week in service and one day at university, with full attendance a contractual requirement. This training post blends university study with practical prison-based experience, helping people develop skills to