Psychological Wellbeing Practitionerwith PWP accreditation, either with BPS or BSBCP and experience in a similar mental health support role is required join a well-established Charity.
SALARY: £29,970 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Based at HMP Humber in Everthorpe, East Riding of Yorkshire
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours per Week
KEY REQUIREMENT:Applicants must be 18+ due to prison-based working AND MUST hold a valid UK driving licence with access to their own vehicle as travel between sites or locations may be necessary
The post will be subject to a DBS Enhanced with Adults barred check and Home Office Prison Clearance.
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with PWP accreditation, either with BPS or BSBCP and experience in a similar mental health support role.
Working as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner you will work as part of an integrated primary care mental health team within HMP Humber to provide high volume, low intensity interventions which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions, for clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
As the Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner your work will include providing guided self-help in both 1:1 and group formats, in line with the current Step 2 IAPT guidelines.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. The company believes that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity - and that’s why equity is one of their core values.
They draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of their people - regardless of who they are or their background - to help them become an inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider who reflect the diverse communities they support as a mental health charity.
DUTIES
Some of your duties as the Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner will include:
- Work within the Prison Service policies and procedures and to support the relevant programmes being run and contribute to the management of risk and public protection
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager
- Take personal responsibility for individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives undertaking any relevant training
- Respond to and implement suggestions by supervisors in clinical practice
- Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed, and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development
- Maintain professional registration requirements as appropriate to the role
- Ensure the maintenance of internal standards of practice and regulatory bodies and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
- PWP accreditation, either with BPS or BSBCP
- Experience in a similar mental health support role
- Strong knowledge of CBT and low-intensity intervention techniques
- Ability to build therapeutic relationships and work inclusively with a diverse range of individuals
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and clinical database systems
- Must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work-related travel
This post will be subject to a DBS Enhanced with Adults Barred check
BENEFITS
- Rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform: Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc
- Wellbeing support: A hub that gives physical, and mental health support. The company also have an Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments
- Flexible Working - you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. Generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off
- Contributory pension scheme
- Structured Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way
- Receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member
Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.
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JOB REF: AWDO-P12771
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