PWP Trainee

Job Descriptionnn n n Job Introductionn Everyone''s Turning Point is unique. It''s the moment when they realise they''ve made a small, but important, step forward. Very often, that small step is the start of something bigger. But only when the right support, advice and services are in place. That''s where you come in, working in our Talking Therapies service, as part of our highly successful and innovative ''Improving Access to Psychological Therapies'' (IAPT) delivery model.nWe are now recruiting PWP Trainees forour Wakefield IAPT service.nInterviews will be held on the 15th and 16th December and then if successful in progressing to the next stage, you will then be required to attend a video interview with the University on 7th January. We regret to advise that we will be unable to accommodate requests for interviews on other dates.n n n n Role Responsibilityn We support people who are having difficulty in coping and who may be suffering from a common mental illness such as depression, anxiety or phobias. Our approach embeds the notion of well-being and recovery and promotes personal responsibility for lifestyle choices and self-management of mental well-being. For our clients, this has resulted in a highly accessible and user-friendly service available across Wakefield.nAs part of the role, you will undertake the PG certificate in evidence based low intensity CBT at The University of Sheffield week commencing March 2025. Please do not apply if you are unable to commence employment on this date or you are unable to attend the University for face-to-face studying for the duration of the course.nYou will be required to work on an outreach and rota basis in the community as the service operates 7 days per weekand you must be available to attend the University 1 to 2 days per week.nIf you are successful in securing a position, you must be able to providephoto ID, proof of Eligibility to Work and proof ofany academic qualifications. Offers cannot be made without this information.n n n n The Ideal Candidaten If you''re inspired by the social model of mental health that works holistically according to need rather than diagnosis and would like to help us achieve our vision, we can offer a competitive remuneration package and excellent training and development opportunities.nAs a PWP trainee, you will at need at least 2years previous experience of working with individuals who have encountered mental health problems. It goes without saying that you will need outstanding organisational and communication skills and the drive to become a qualified practitioner, as well as the ability to work well within a team environment.n n n n n About usn As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.nWe run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.nWhat Benefits Will I Receive?nWe know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.nYou will get 31days paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33days. Plus the option to buyadditional holidays and spread the cost.nJoin our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.nTurning Point BenefitsnWe reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.n n n n Turning Pointn n n n n Attached documentsn n n n Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Trainee - Role Profile (3).pdfn n n n nn n n Apply n n n

Created: 2025-12-01