Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Would you like to work for a leading mental health charity?

Do you want a rewarding career where you can really make a difference?
- If yes, join us here at Rethink Mental Illness. _

We have an exciting opportunity within the North West Prison service, where you will join our friendly and inspiring team as a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.

Your role will be in a permanent position working full time 37.5 hours per week, with your working week split between the university and your base at HMP Lancaster Farms, although there will be opportunities to work into HMP Kirkham and HMP Preston as well.

The post holder will be given a full package of support to work through this programme, leading to a recognised Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification after 12 months.

You will carry out your clinical work face to face within the prison / secure environment. You will also have the opportunity to work in one or more of our prisons mentioned above or other similar services.

**Who are we?**

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: _“A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”_

**What will you be doing?**

You will be supporting someone in their daily activities and helping them lead a fulfilling life, this can involve;
Successfully complete all requirements of the 12 month Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner programme at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
- Work within an integrated mental health team in a prison setting or IRC to provide high quality support in line with Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Principles
- Accept and assess referrals within agreed protocols of the service
- Work seamlessly with the wider mental health and prison or IRC service teams to provide high quality, safe and effective care
- Attend multi disciplinary meetings, upholding organisation values and clinical best practice guidelines

**Do you have what we are looking for?**
- Able to work towards, and successfully complete the job specific PWP University Course including all the academic components of this
- Experience of working with people with mental health or wellbeing problems
- Understanding of the IAPT model and how anxiety and depression-based disorders may present in a primary care setting
- Effectiveness as a team player, with a positive and solution focussed attitude who is flexible and willing to learn in order to thrive in the role
- Engagement with supervision effectively to support wellbeing and performance, responding positively when provided with constructive feedback
- Promotion of diversity, inclusion and respect in all aspects of the role, recognising the value of each individual’s life circumstances and journey

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Don’t meet all requirements?

If the role sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications don’t exactly match every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply, you may be just the right person for our position

Caring for our people.

We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include:

- PULSE: our recognition, rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc. As well as being able to thank colleagues and nominate them for awards.
- Wellbeing support: our Wellbeing hub gives physical, emotional, and mental health support. We also have a BUPA Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments.
- Taking time for you: we work flexibly -you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. We have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave.
- Planning for the future: We have a contributory pension scheme.
- Structured Corporate Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way.
- £300 when you introduce a Friend: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member.

Who are we?

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”

It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy - delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key pr