Qualified IAPT Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

2 months ago

Manchester, United Kingdom The Big Life Group Full time

Job summary

Are you a qualified, or nearly qualified PWP?

Are you looking for a supportive team, inwhich to learn and develop as a practitioner?

This role will be based within Talking Therapies Manchester (partof the Big Life Group), You will work alongside other PWPs, e-Therapists, &Counsellors within a stepped care model to provide a range of NICE approved lowintensity interventions for common mental health problems. Treatment will be delivered through a range ofmodalities including face-to-face work, telephone therapy, eTherapy andfacilitating structured groups and stress tasters.

Successfulcandidates will be skilled in delivering low intensity therapy, with theability to organise and prioritise their own workload, and will havesuccessfully completed an approved IAPT PWP Post Graduate Certificate ( or benear to qualification with all elements of the course succesfully passed/ontrack to qualify on time ) and must be BABCP or BPS registered.

Our service offers a supportiveenvironment to nearly or newly qualified PWPs, enabling you to develop in therole, alongside a dedicated and compassionate team.

This role is hybrid, with amixture of home working, office based work and work in the community.

Main duties of the job

To manage a case load of clients.

Provide assessment and Lowintensity interventions to clients drawing from CBT theories and techniques.This work may be face to face, telephone, group, or via other media.

To deliver a range of evidence based one-to-one or group interventions.

To support events within the community.

To promote the service, and where necessary to generatereferrals.

To work with clientswith Long Term Physical Health Conditions

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Pleasenote this role is subject to satisfactory internal references which will berequested once your application has been received.

Theclosing date for applications is Monday 12th August 2024 at Applicationsreceived after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted.

Interviews will be arranged from mid-August. We do not accept referrals from agencies.

This post is exempt fromthe Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to enhanced DBSchecks.

About us

Talking Therapies Manchester can provide excellent opportunities for ongoing personal and professionaldevelopment through regular supervision, personal development plans, andexpansive training opportunities.

BigLife is in the business of changing lives, creating opportunities for peoplewho have the least. When you become part of Big Life - as a staff or volunteer- we want you to feel great about your time with us.

Yourhealth and happiness is important to us, so we offer a comprehensive staffwellbeing package. It's important to us that staff feel great while they workhere. That partly comes from a supportive, flexible approach to managing andnurturing our staff, but also from a wide range of perks, schemes and support,which help make being part of Big Life a bit brighter.

TheBig Life group positively promotes diversity in the workforce.

TheBig Life group is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To use a range of evidence based tools and techniques for assessments, goals and motivating clients

2. To manage a varied caseload of clients

3. To work with groups of clients to help them achieve their goals

4. To collate and analyse performance data as necessary

5. To develop effective relationships with a range of external organisations and agencies

6. To promote the service to communities and agencies as appropriate

7. To keep accurate and up to date records of clients records

8. To ensure quality standards are adhered to and met and that audits are passed

9. To ensure all statutory responsibilities are followed and reported as required

10. Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to SHS and any relevant regulation ( BABCP Code of Ethics) and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health ( NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

a. Experience of working with people facing a range of barriers and social issues b. Experience of managing a caseload of clients and keeping up to date records using a database c. Experience of working with individuals (1-2-1) and groups of people in different settings to help them achieve their goals d. Experience of working with a range of agencies and organisations to develop effective working relationships e. Experience in one or more of the following fields: mental health, family support, physical health, smoking cessation, diet and exercise, employment, social inclusion or debt management f. Experience of providing clinical interventions for common mental health problems

Qualifications

Essential

a. Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (or nearing Qualification) b. BABCP or BPS registered

Personal

Essential

a. Positive outlook and a can do attitude b. Personal resilience and flexible attitude in the face of difficulties c. Commitment to working towards the Big Life groups ethos and values, including having a non-judgemental approach d. Commitment to personal development and willingness to regularly update skills and experience

Knowledge

Essential

a. Knowledge of the barriers and issues facing our client group b. Knowledge of the local area your service is based in (community groups, services available as well as local demographics)

Skills

Essential

a. Ability to use a database/ability to learn how to use a database b. Ability to assist clients to help them define and achieve their goals and aspirations c. Ability to manage a varied and complex work load effectively d. Ability to work well across a range of different subject areas such as housing, mental health, education and debt management for example e. Ability to work with staff from a range of agencies and organisations to better integrate services for clients

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