Trainee PWP: Low-Intensity Therapy Training

TEAM Inc.; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Education support

Job summary

One Team One Trust in the North East is recruiting a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to work in Primary Care, delivering high-volume low-intensity interventions and supporting adults with anxiety and depression. The role forms part of the South Tyneside Lifecycle Service, with training at Teesside University due January 2027.

On completion, the post will upgrade to Band 5; candidates should have a health-related degree and be willing to undertake the Postgraduate Diploma in Low

Qualifications

• Requires psychology or health-related undergraduate degree.
• Willingness to undertake PWP Training (Low Intensity Assessment and Intervention Skills Post Graduate Diploma at Teesside Uni).
• Experience of working to support mental health needs of adults.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in South Tyneside Lifecycle Service delivering high-volume low-intensity interventions.
• Provide assessment and interventions for adults with anxiety and depression in primary care.
• Work with partners to address client need and deliver joint interventions.
• Develop skills and supervision with primary care colleagues as part of training capacity.

Skills

Excellent communication

Good IT skills

Therapeutic relationships

Clinical risk assessments

Advanced communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in psychology or health-related field

Foundation degree/Health Education diploma

Postgraduate Diploma in Low Intensity Interventions

Job description

One Team One Trust in the North East is recruiting a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to work in Primary Care, delivering high-volume low-intensity interventions and supporting adults with anxiety and depression. The role forms part of the South Tyneside Lifecycle Service, with training at Teesside University due January 2027.

On completion, the post will upgrade to Band 5; candidates should have a health-related degree and be willing to undertake the Postgraduate Diploma in Low