Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Job summary **We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000** The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership.
Terms and conditions apply An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in Central Cheshire NHS Talking Therapies service.
We strive to be a committed, high quality clinical team providing evidence-based interventions to the people of Central Cheshire.
We are seeking a highly motivated Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our valued step 2 team.
Post holders need to be registered with the BABCP or BPS or working towards registration.
Part time hours will be considered.
Main duties of the job The post-holder will work within Central Cheshire NHS Talking Therapies service providing high volume, low intensity interventions which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based guided self-help interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal successful applicant will be required to be flexible in their hours of working as the Talking Therapies service operates am - pm.
*Please note applicants must have the professional qualifications specified in the person specification.
Any applications without this will not be shortlisted* * We will consider supporting an element of remote working for the successful candidate.
About us CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do.
We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters.
This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life.
Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment.
The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours.
You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community.
As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check.
Costs are deducted from salary following are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service.
A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application.
We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course) OR equivalent, Experienced and Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with relevant Primary Care experiences and competences as required Desirable Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree Knowledge and Expertise Essential Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care Excellent presentation skills and the ability to present information to large groups.
Service promotion skills.
Desirable Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
Experience Essential Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem Demonstrates high standards in written communication Able to write clear reports and letters Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes Ability to manage own caseload and time Evidence of working in the local community.