Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitionerwith PWP (BPS or BPBCP) accreditation, a postgraduate qualification in Psychological Therapies (IAPT) and experience of working in a supervisory role is required join a well-established Charity.
You will be working as part of the primary care mental health team at HMP Millsike and HMP Full Sutton.
SALARY: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (AFC Band 6) + Benefits
LOCATION: Field based role covering HMP Millsike and HMP Full Sutton in York, 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 Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with PWP (BPS or BPBCP) accreditation, a postgraduate qualification in Psychological Therapies (IAPT) and experience of working in a supervisory role.
Working as a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner you will lead the delivery of services within an integrated mental health team based in HMP Millsike.
As the Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner you will provide high volume, low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based interventions for individuals with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. This includes guided self-help in both individual group settings, in line with Step 2 IAPT guidelines.
The role also involves managing clinical staff, ensuring service excellence, and maintaining compliance with national frameworks.
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 thats 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 Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner will include:
- Manage referrals and assess suitability, ensuring adherence to protocols and stepping up or down treatment as necessary
- Provide low-intensity interventions, such as guided self-help and psycho-educational programmes, based on CBT principles
- Conduct person-centred assessments, identifying areas for change and making accurate risk assessments
- Record and evaluate clinical outcomes, maintaining high standards of data accuracy and confidentiality
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, ensuring smooth transitions between different levels of care
- Ensure the delivery of agreed clinical activity, minimising waiting times and maintaining service accessibility
- Provide clinical supervision to colleagues, support service development, and contribute to performance data reporting
- Work in partnership with statutory and non-statutory agencies, ensuring ongoing care upon release from prison
- Provide cover at other prisons if required
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Essential Criteria
- Accredited PWP (BPS or BABCP) with a postgraduate qualification in Psychological Therapies (IAPT)
- Post-qualification experience delivering low-intensity interventions at Step 2
- Experience working within a stepped-care model and delivering recovery-focused outcomes
- Strong knowledge of CBT and low-intensity intervention techniques
- Experience using clinical outcome measures to inform practice
- 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
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working in a prison environment or with offenders
- Additional training in relevant therapies or supervision
- Knowledge of medications used for anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions
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-P12770
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