Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Mansfield, England
Job description
Location: Nottingham, Mansfield & Ashfield, Newark & Sherwood, Bassetlaw, NG1 6EE / S80 2PU
As a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with us, you will be fully supported to develop your clinical skills whilst you study Low Intensity Psychological Interventions.
You will spend 1-2 days per week studying at De Montfort University, where you will be taught by experts to deliver evidence based psychological therapies for clients with anxiety and depression. The remaining days will be spent working with our skilled team of clinicians within our service, to develop your new skills and gain experience. During this time, you will deliver low intensity interventions and comprehensive psychological assessments to support our wide range of clients. The course is 12 months and attendance at all University teaching days is compulsory therefore it is essential that you can commit to this.
The course provided by the University is recognised for its high quality and we have a strong track record of successfully supporting our trainees through their studies. You will be guided by our highly knowledgeable and approachable managers. In addition, you will receive support to further develop your skills and career with access to a range of CPD opportunities.
You will be based at one of the following locations: YMCA Newark and Sherwood Community and Activity Village (NG24 4FH), Dukeries Business Centre (S80 2PU) or BizSpace Nottingham (NG1 6EE), or one of our community venues in or around Mansfield & Ashfield, Newark & Sherwood and Bassetlaw.
You will work Mondays to Fridays and must do at least one 12pm - 8pm shift.
You will be recruited on a permanent contract and promoted to a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner within our service on successful completion of the course and providing all other relevant criteria have been met.
Key University Dates:
- Induction week on Monday 11th September – Friday 15th September, 9-4pm on Campus
- Course starts w/c 25th September, will by attending university on Tuesdays to start with, changing to Mondays after completion of first Module (attendance on other days might be required for assessments)
About you
We would love to hear from you, if you possess the following:
- Degree educated, ideally in a related field (e.g. psychological or behavioral science)
- Evidence of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively
- Highly resilient with the ability and desire to become a qualified PWP
- Able to work to required performance targets
- The ability to work flexibly to meet service and client need
Due to the anticipated high number of applications for this position, we anticipate contacting applicants regarding interview offers w/c 12th June.
What we offer in return
We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years’ service) and the option to purchase or sell day
- Enhanced pension
- Wagestream - ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay
- Vitality Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
- Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary
- Plus, many more great benefits on offer
Here at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.
